Psalms 102:27
Psalms 102:27 in Multiple Translations
But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.
But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
But thou art the same, And thy years shall have no end.
But you are the unchanging One, and your years will have no end.
But you are the one who always is; your years never come to an end.
But thou art the same, and thy yeeres shall not fayle.
And Thou [art] the same, and Thine years are not finished.
But you are the same. Your years will have no end.
But thou art the same, and thy years will have no end.
but you are not like the things that you created, because you are always the same; you never die.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:27
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Psalms 102:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֵ֤מָּה
יֹאבֵדוּ֮
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
תַ֫עֲמֹ֥ד
וְ֭/כֻלָּ/ם
כַּ/בֶּ֣גֶד
יִבְל֑וּ
כַּ/לְּב֖וּשׁ
תַּחֲלִיפֵ֣/ם
וְֽ/יַחֲלֹֽפוּ
הֵ֤מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
יֹאבֵדוּ֮
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
תַ֫עֲמֹ֥ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וְ֭/כֻלָּ/ם
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms | Suff
כַּ/בֶּ֣גֶד
beged
H899
treachery
Prep | N-ms
יִבְל֑וּ
bâlâh
H1086
to become old
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כַּ/לְּב֖וּשׁ
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
clothing
Prep | N-ms
תַּחֲלִיפֵ֣/ם
châlaph
H2498
to pass
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
וְֽ/יַחֲלֹֽפוּ
châlaph
H2498
to pass
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:27
הֵ֤מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יֹאבֵדוּ֮
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
וְ/אַתָּ֪ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תַ֫עֲמֹ֥ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
וְ֭/כֻלָּ/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כַּ/בֶּ֣גֶד
beged
H899
"treachery"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
יִבְל֑וּ
bâlâh
H1086
"to become old"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To wear out or become old, like something that's been used up or decayed over time, as seen in the book of Isaiah. This concept is also related to consuming or spending something completely. It implies a sense of depletion or exhaustion.
Definition: 1) to wear out, become old 1a) (Qal) to wear out 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wear out 1b2) to wear out by use, use up completely 1b3) to enjoy, use to the full Aramaic equivalent: be.la (בְּלָא "to wear out" H1080)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: consume, enjoy long, become (make, wax) old, spend, waste. See also: Genesis 18:12; Job 21:13; Psalms 32:3.
כַּ/לְּב֖וּשׁ
lᵉbûwsh
H3830
"clothing"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to clothing or garments, and sometimes even a wife. It is used in descriptions of how people dress, like in the book of Matthew. The KJV translates it as apparel or clothing.
Definition: clothing, garment, apparel, raiment Aramaic equivalent: le.vush (לְבוּשׁ "garment" H3831)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: apparel, clothed with, clothing, garment, raiment, vestment, vesture. See also: Genesis 49:11; Job 41:5; Psalms 22:19.
תַּחֲלִיפֵ֣/ם
châlaph
H2498
"to pass"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew verb means to pass or change, like something sliding by quickly. It is used in the Bible to describe things like grass growing, time passing, or people moving on. It can also mean to overstep or transgress.
Definition: 1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass on quickly 1a2) to pass away (vanish) 1a3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass) 1a4) to pass through 1a5) to overstep, transgress 1b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change 1c) (Hiph) 1c1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew 1c2) to show newness (of tree) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laph (חֲלַף "to pass" H2499)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abolish, alter, change, cut off, go on forward, grow up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike through. See also: Genesis 31:7; Job 20:24; Psalms 90:5.
וְֽ/יַחֲלֹֽפוּ
châlaph
H2498
"to pass"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to pass or change, like something sliding by quickly. It is used in the Bible to describe things like grass growing, time passing, or people moving on. It can also mean to overstep or transgress.
Definition: 1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass on quickly 1a2) to pass away (vanish) 1a3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass) 1a4) to pass through 1a5) to overstep, transgress 1b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change 1c) (Hiph) 1c1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew 1c2) to show newness (of tree) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laph (חֲלַף "to pass" H2499)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abolish, alter, change, cut off, go on forward, grow up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike through. See also: Genesis 31:7; Job 20:24; Psalms 90:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
- Sermons on Psalms 102:27
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
25In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
26They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on.
27But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.
28The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 13:8 | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. |
| 2 | James 1:17 | Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. |
| 3 | Malachi 3:6 | “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. |
| 4 | Revelation 1:8 | “I am the Alpha and the Omega, ” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty. |
| 5 | Psalms 90:4 | For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes, or a watch of the night. |
| 6 | Revelation 1:17–18 | When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. |
| 7 | Job 36:26 | Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable. |
| 8 | John 8:58 | “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am! ” |
Psalms 102:27 Summary
This verse tells us that God always stays the same, and He will never come to an end. This means that we can trust Him and know that He will always be with us, no matter what changes happen in our lives (Psalm 102:26). It's like what it says in Hebrews 13:8, 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.' We can rely on God's unchanging nature and His love for us, and we can have confidence in His eternal presence in our lives (Psalm 102:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God remains the same?
This means that God's character and nature are unchanging, as seen in Psalm 102:27 and also in Malachi 3:6, where it says 'I, the Lord, do not change.'
How can we be sure that God's years will never end?
The Bible assures us of God's eternal nature in various passages, including Psalm 102:27 and also in Revelation 1:8, where Jesus says 'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.'
What is the significance of God's unchanging nature in my life?
Knowing that God remains the same gives us confidence and stability in an ever-changing world, as seen in Psalm 102:27 and also in Hebrews 13:8, which says 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.'
How does God's eternal nature relate to His creation?
As the Creator of the universe, God's eternal nature is the foundation for the existence of all things, as seen in Psalm 102:25-26, where it says 'In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's unchanging nature in my life, and how can I trust in His stability more?
- How does the knowledge of God's eternal years impact my perspective on the fleeting nature of this world, as seen in Psalm 102:26?
- In what ways can I reflect God's unchanging character in my own life, and what are some areas where I need to grow in this aspect?
- What are some prayers or praises that I can offer to God, acknowledging His eternal and unchanging nature, as seen in Revelation 4:8?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:27
But thou art the same,.... That hast created them, as the Targum adds; or "thou art he" (h), the everlasting I AM, the unchangeable Jehovah; immutable in his nature and perfections; in his love and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:27
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
Psalms 102:27 But thou [art] the same, and thy years shall have no end.Ver. 27. But thou art the same] Tu es tu (Arabic). Therefore immutable, because eternal, ut nihil tibi possit accedere vel decidere,
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
Verse 27. But thou art the same] ואתה הוא veattah HU, but thou art HE, that is, The ETERNAL; and, consequently, he who only has immortality. Thy years shall have no end.] לא יתמו lo yittammu, "they shall not be completed." Every thing has its revolution-its conception, growth, perfection, decay, dissolution, and death, or corruption. It may be said that regeneration restores all these substances; and so it does in a measure, but not without deterioration. The breed of animals, as well as vegetables, wears out; but God's eternal round has no completion. I repeat it, - what is necessarily eternal is unchangeable and imperishable; all created beings are perishable and mutable, because not eternal. God alone is eternal; therefore God alone is imperishable and immutable.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:27
27. thou art the same] Lit., as in Deuteronomy 32:39; Isaiah 41:4; Isaiah 43:10; Isaiah 43:13; Isaiah 46:4; Isaiah 48:12, Thou art He, an emphatic assertion of the personality of Jehovah, which is in its very nature unchanging. Psalms 102:25-27 are quoted in Hebrews 1:10-12, from the LXX, and applied to Christ. The Psalmist is addressing Jehovah, Whom he expects to manifest Himself as the Redeemer of Israel. As the mystery of the Godhead was disclosed in the progress of revelation, it was seen that the words might be applied with equal right to the Eternal Word through Whom all things were made, and Who was manifested for the redemption of the world.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:27
27. But thou art the same—Hebrew, But thou art he. Equal to, Thou art the unchangeable One. Compare “I am he,” Isaiah 41:4; Isaiah 46:4
Sermons on Psalms 102:27
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A Psalm of Remembrance by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a foreigner describing the fruits of his land to emphasize the limitations of human description when it comes to conveying the good |
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His Name -- the Mighty God by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, preached by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in 1859, he emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ. Spurgeon highlights the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection, stat |
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(Divine Attributes) 07 God's Unchanging Perfections by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging nature of God in a fast-changing world. He encourages the audience to focus on eternal things and not be attached to the temp |
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Freeing Failure by Paul De Jong | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the unchanging nature of God and how He is always able to do things perfectly. However, the speaker emphasizes that it is us who ch |
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How to Rear a Godly Seed by Don Currin | In this sermon, the speaker discusses nine principles for raising children in a godly manner. He emphasizes the importance of being present and attentive to our children, just as a |
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I Am That I Am by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the profound meaning of 'I AM THAT I AM' from Exodus 3:14, emphasizing the believer's daily struggles and the constant support provided by the Lord. The sermo |
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John 1:1 - Part 3 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the eternal existence of the Word, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Son's co-eternity with the Father and His role in creation. He challe |