Psalms 102:18
Psalms 102:18 in Multiple Translations
Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
This shall be written for the generation to come; And a people which shall be created shall praise Jehovah.
This will be put in writing for the coming generation, and the people of the future will give praise to the Lord.
Let this be recorded for generations to come, so that people yet to be born may praise the Lord:
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people, which shalbe created, shall prayse the Lord.
This is written for a later generation, And the people created do praise Jah.
This will be written for the generation to come. A people which will be created will praise the LORD,
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
To such as keep his covenant, And are mindful of his commandments to do them.
Yahweh, I want to write these words in order that people in future years will know what you have done, in order that people who are not born yet will praise you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:18
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Psalms 102:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פָּ֭נָה
אֶל
תְּפִלַּ֣ת
הָ/עַרְעָ֑ר
וְ/לֹֽא
בָ֝זָ֗ה
אֶת
תְּפִלָּתָֽ/ם
פָּ֭נָה
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
תְּפִלַּ֣ת
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs
הָ/עַרְעָ֑ר
ʻarʻâr
H6199
destitute
Art | N-ms
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
בָ֝זָ֗ה
bâzâh
H959
to despise
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
תְּפִלָּתָֽ/ם
tᵉphillâh
H8605
prayer
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:18
פָּ֭נָה
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
תְּפִלַּ֣ת
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
הָ/עַרְעָ֑ר
ʻarʻâr
H6199
"destitute"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means being destitute or poor, often used figuratively. It describes someone stripped of their resources. In the Bible, it's used to convey a sense of vulnerability.
Definition: stripped, destitute
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: destitute. See also H6176 (עֲרוֹעֵר). See also: Psalms 102:18.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בָ֝זָ֗ה
bâzâh
H959
"to despise"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To despise or hold in contempt, as seen in Proverbs where it warns against despising wisdom. It can also mean to be despised or worthless, as in the case of a vile person.
Definition: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain 1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be despised 1b2) to be despicable 1b3) to be vile, worthless 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise Also means: ba.zoh (בָּזֹה "to despise" H0960)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person. See also: Genesis 25:34; Psalms 102:18; Psalms 15:4.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תְּפִלָּתָֽ/ם
tᵉphillâh
H8605
"prayer"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means prayer or supplication, often used to describe requests to God. It appears in many Psalms, highlighting the importance of prayer in worship.
Definition: 1) prayer 1a) prayer 1b) pray a prayer 1c) house of prayer 1d) hear prayer 1e) in Ps titles (of poetic or liturgical prayer)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: prayer. See also: 2 Samuel 7:27; Psalms 66:19; Psalms 4:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
- Sermons on Psalms 102:18
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.
17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
18Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.
19For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth 20to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:30–31 | Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation. They will come and proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn— all that He has done. |
| 2 | Romans 15:4 | For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. |
| 3 | Isaiah 43:21 | The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise. |
| 4 | Psalms 78:4–6 | We will not hide them from their children, but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might, and the wonders He has performed. For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the coming generation would know them— even children yet to be born— to arise and tell their own children |
| 5 | 1 Peter 2:9–10 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. |
| 6 | 2 Peter 1:15 | And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 31:19–30 | Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them. When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant. And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.” So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites. Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death! Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end: |
| 8 | Ephesians 2:10 | For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 10:11 | Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. |
| 10 | Psalms 45:16–17 | Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever. |
Psalms 102:18 Summary
[This verse is talking about writing down the things that God has done so that people who are not even born yet can hear about them and praise God. It's like keeping a journal of all the good things that God has done for us, so we can tell our children and grandchildren about it. This is important because it helps us remember God's faithfulness and it gives us hope for the future, as we see in Jeremiah 29:11 where God says that He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us. By writing down our experiences and the works of God, we can encourage others and point them to God's love and provision, just like the psalmist did in Psalm 103:2 when he said to bless the Lord and not forget any of His benefits.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to write something for the generation to come?
This phrase means to record events or truths for the benefit of future generations, so they can learn from and be encouraged by them, as seen in Psalm 102:18 and also in Deuteronomy 31:19 where Moses is instructed to write a song for the Israelites to remember God's commands.
Who are the people not yet created that will praise the Lord?
These are future generations of believers who will come to know and worship God, as promised in Psalm 22:31 where it says that a people yet to be born will serve the Lord.
Why is it important to write down our experiences and the works of God?
Recording the works of God helps to establish a testimony of His faithfulness and provision, as seen in Psalm 78:4, where the psalmist says that one generation will commend God's works to the next.
How does this verse relate to the concept of legacy and our impact on future generations?
This verse highlights the importance of considering how our actions and testimonies will impact those who come after us, as seen in Joshua 4:6-7 where the Israelites set up stones as a memorial to God's miracle, so that their children would ask about it and they could tell them about God's works.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ensure that my faith and experiences are passed down to the next generation?
- How can I use my own story to point others to the Lord and encourage them in their faith?
- In what ways can I be a part of fulfilling the promise that future generations will praise the Lord?
- What are some things that I can do to intentionally leave a legacy of faith for those who come after me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:18
This shall be written for the generation to come,.... This prayer, as the Targum paraphrases it, is a directory to saints in distressed circumstances; or that which was just now said, that the Lord
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:18
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
This shall be written; this wonderful deliverance shall not be lost nor forgotten, but carefully recorded by thy people. For the generation to come; for the instruction and encouragement of all succeeding generations. The singular number put for the plural, as is ordinary. The people which shall be created; which may be understood, either, 1. Of the Jews which should be restored, who were in a manner dead and buried in the grave, and mere dry bones, Ezekiel 37; and therefore their restoration might well be called a creation; or, as it is elsewhere, a resurrection. Or, 2. Of the Gentiles who should be converted, whose conversion is frequently, and might very justly, be called a second creation. See ,7,15 65:18 ,15.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
Psalms 102:18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.Ver. 18. This shall be written for the generation to come] This, that the poor shrub hath sped so well in prayer, together with all other the particulars of this psalm, and indeed the whole Scripture, Romans 15:4. So little truth is there in that assertion of the Jesuits, that the epistles of the apostles were intended only for the use of those Churches or persons to whom they were first written. And the people which shall be created] "Created in Christ Jesus unto good works," Ephesians 2:10, his regenerated people; for God planteth the heavens, and layeth the foundations of the earth, that he may "say to Zion, Thou art my people," Isaiah 51:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
(18) Written.—This is interesting as being the only place in the Psalms where the memory of great events is said to be preserved in writing. Oral tradition is mentioned in Psalms 22:30; Psalms 44:1; Psalms 78:2. Shall be created.—See Psalms 22:31, “a people that shall be born”—the coming generation (as the parallelism shows) for whom the world will be regenerated.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
Verse 18. The people which shall be created] "The Gentiles, who shall be brought to the knowledge of salvation by Christ," as the Syriac states in its inscription to this Psalm: how often the conversion of the soul to God is represented as a new creation, no reader of the New Testament need be told. See Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 4:24; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15. Even the publication of the Gospel, and its influence among men, is represented under the notion of "creating a new heaven and a new earth," Isaiah 65:17-18.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:18
18. The good news of Jehovah’s mercy shall be recorded as the theme for the grateful praises of future generations. Cp. Jeremiah 30:2. The restoration of Israel will be nothing less than a new creation. Cp. Isaiah 43:7; Isaiah 43:21; Psalms 22:31. shall praise the Lord] Heb. Jah. Here first in the Psalter we have the combination of words which forms the characteristic call to worship in the post-exilic Psalms, Hallelujah, ‘Praise ye Jah.’
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:18
This shall be written for the generation to come - It shall be recorded for the instruction and encouragement of future ages.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:18
18. This shall be written— “The only place in the psalms where the memory of great events is said to be preserved in writing.”—Perowne. Elsewhere left to oral transmission. Psalms 44:1; Psalms 48:13; Psalms 78:2.
Sermons on Psalms 102:18
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Arrogant, Overfed, and Unconcerned by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young girl named Karen who faces many challenges in her life. Despite her difficult circumstances, Karen takes on responsibilitie |
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Just Vessels by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes the importance of ministering to the poor, highlighting how God chooses the weak and needy to shame the strong, and how reaching out to the poor can lead to |
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Useful for the Master - Part 11 by Jackie Pullinger | This sermon emphasizes God's purpose in allowing difficulties and poverty, highlighting how those in need may call upon Him for salvation and how the world will recognize Jesus thr |
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Esther #1 Ch. 1-2 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the strange events and rules in the Bible as examples, warnings, instructions, and admonitions for believers. |
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How Much Is Your-Bible Worth? by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and prioritizing the Word of God. He shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of waking up in the morning |
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Don't Slander Your Heavenly Father by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his lifelong commitment to serving God since the age of 8. He emphasizes that God's promises have never failed him and encourages the congr |
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Esther #6 Macrocodes in Esther Part 2 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and the rock in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of walking in the Spirit and not giving in to the lusts of the fles |