Psalms 102:19
Psalms 102:19 in Multiple Translations
For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;
For from his holy place the Lord has seen, looking down on the earth from heaven;
The Lord looked down from above, from the heights of his holy place; he looked down from heaven to the earth,
For he hath looked downe from the height of his Sanctuarie: out of the heauen did the Lord beholde the earth,
For He hath looked From the high place of His sanctuary. Jehovah from heaven unto earth looked attentively,
for he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, the LORD saw the earth,
For he hath looked down from the hight of his sanctuary; from heaven hath the LORD beheld the earth;
The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven: and his kingdom shall rule over all.
They will know that you looked down from your holy/sacred place in heaven [DOU] and saw what was happening on the earth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:19
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Psalms 102:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תִּכָּ֣תֶב
זֹ֭את
לְ/ד֣וֹר
אַחֲר֑וֹן
וְ/עַ֥ם
נִ֝בְרָ֗א
יְהַלֶּל
יָֽהּ
תִּכָּ֣תֶב
kâthab
H3789
to write
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
זֹ֭את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
לְ/ד֣וֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Prep | N-ms
אַחֲר֑וֹן
ʼachărôwn
H314
last
Adj
וְ/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | N-ms
נִ֝בְרָ֗א
bârâʼ
H1254
to create
V-Niphal
יְהַלֶּל
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
יָֽהּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:19
תִּכָּ֣תֶב
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
זֹ֭את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
לְ/ד֣וֹר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
אַחֲר֑וֹן
ʼachărôwn
H314
"last"
Adj
This Hebrew word means last or western, and can refer to something that is behind or following something else. It is used in the Bible to describe things that are late or last in time or location.
Definition: 1) behind, following, subsequent, western 1a) behind, hindermost, western (of location) 1b) later, subsequent, latter, last (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: after (-ward), to come, following, hind(-er, -ermost, -most), last, latter, rereward, ut(ter) most. See also: Genesis 33:2; 2 Chronicles 28:26; Psalms 48:14.
וְ/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
נִ֝בְרָ֗א
bârâʼ
H1254
"to create"
V-Niphal
This verb means to create or make something, often used to describe God's creative power. It can also mean to choose or select something. The Bible uses it to describe God's creation of the world.
Definition: 1) to create, shape, form 1a) (Qal) to shape, fashion, create (always with God as subject) 1a1) of heaven and earth 1a2) of individual man 1a3) of new conditions and circumstances 1a4) of transformations 1b) (Niphal) to be created 1b1) of heaven and earth 1b2) of birth 1b3) of something new 1b4) of miracles 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cut down 1c2) to cut out
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). See also: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalms 51:12.
יְהַלֶּל
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
יָֽהּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
- Sermons on Psalms 102:19
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
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, 21that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 26:15 | Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel and the land You have given us as You swore to our fathers—a land flowing with milk and honey.” |
| 2 | Psalms 14:2 | The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 8:43 | then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. |
| 4 | Job 22:12 | Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are! |
| 5 | Hebrews 8:1–2 | The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. |
| 6 | Psalms 33:13–14 | The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 16:9 | For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:23–24 | So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:39 | be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— |
Psalms 102:19 Summary
[Psalms 102:19 tells us that God looks down from heaven to earth, which means He is always watching over us and cares about what is happening in our lives, just like a loving parent watches over their child. This verse reminds us that God is not distant or detached, but is actively engaged with His creation, as seen in Jeremiah 23:24, which says that God fills heaven and earth. He sees our struggles and hears our prayers, and is willing to help us in our time of need, as expressed in Psalms 34:17-18. As we read this verse, we can be comforted knowing that God is always looking upon us with love and care.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God looked down from the heights of His sanctuary?
This means that God, from His holy and exalted place, is actively watching over the earth, as seen in Psalms 102:19, and is aware of all that is happening, much like He was aware of the Israelites in Exodus 2:25.
Is God's gaze upon the earth a sign of judgment or mercy?
In the context of Psalms 102:19, God's gaze is an expression of His mercy and care, as He looks to hear the prayers of the destitute and to release those condemned to death, as stated in Psalms 102:20.
How does God's gaze from heaven to earth relate to our prayers?
God's gaze from heaven to earth indicates that He is attentive to the prayers of His people, as seen in Psalms 102:17, where He turns toward the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer, much like He heard the prayers of the righteous in James 5:16.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse reveals that God is a compassionate and merciful God, who is actively engaged with His creation, as expressed in Psalms 103:8, which says that the Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's gaze upon my life, and how has it impacted my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I, like God, look upon those around me with compassion and mercy, especially those who are destitute or condemned?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of awareness of God's presence in my life, and trust that He is always looking upon me with love and care?
- What are some prayers that I can offer to God, knowing that He is attentive to my cries and willing to hear my voice, as seen in Psalms 102:17?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:19
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary,.... From heaven, as it is explained in the next clause, which is the Lord's sanctuary, or holy place, where he dwells, even in the height of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:19
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 102:19
He hath looked down, to wit, upon us, not like an idle spectator, but with an eye of pity and relief, as the next verse declares. From the height of his sanctuary; from his higher or upper sanctuary, to wit, heaven, as the next clause explains it, which is called God’ s high and holy place, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
Psalms 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;Ver. 19. For he hath looked down from the height, &c.] This is no small condescension, since he abaseth himself to look upon things in heaven, Psalms 113:6. From heaven did the Lord behold the earth] That is, his poor despised servants, that are in themselves no better than the earth they tread on.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
Verse 19. For he hath looked down] This, with the three following verses, seems to me to contain a glorious prophecy of the incarnation of Christ, and the gathering in of the Jews and the Gentiles to him. The Lord looks down from heaven, and sees the whole earth groaning and travailing in pain; his eye affects his heart, and he purposes their salvation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:19
19. Because he hath looked down … hath beheld] In answer to the prayer of Isa 63:15. Cp. also Deuteronomy 26:15; Psalms 14:2; Psalms 33:13. This verse is related to Psalms 102:18 as Psalms 102:16-17 are to Psalms 102:15. The perfect tense denotes what will lie in the past when the time referred to in Psalms 102:18 is reached. Jehovah had not yet ‘looked down’ upon His people when the Psalmist was writing; this is clear from Psalms 102:13; but He will assuredly do so, and His renewed regard will be the occasion and theme for their thanksgiving.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:19
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary - From his high and holy dwelling-place, in heaven.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:19
19. Looked down—Compare Deuteronomy 26:15; Isaiah 63:15. So manifestly was their salvation above all human power and skill. It came directly from Heaven.
Sermons on Psalms 102:19
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Crying Unto Jesus by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, |
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Q+a Toronto Blessing by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker, Benny, emphasizes the importance of being slow to speak negatively about any child of God. He encourages speaking out against extremism without mention |
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Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the urgency of seeking God and making a decision for Christ, warning about the consequences of delaying repentance and the reality of judgment. It shares pow |
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Prayer by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer in the life of a believer. They highlight the need for the church to awaken and recognize the power of prayer. The s |
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Power of Prayer by K.P. Yohannan | In this video, KP Johanin encourages believers to prioritize prayer and seeking God's face in the midst of societal and economic crises. He shares a powerful testimony of a prayer |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 155 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and seeking God. He refers to Psalm 14:2, where it is stated that the Lord looks down from heaven to see if |
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The Angel in Amsterdam by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the divine mission's committee meeting of the Godhead, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit seek the right person to do their will and build their |