Psalm 102:19-26 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:19

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary - From his high and holy dwelling-place, in heaven. The word here rendered “looked down,” means, in Kal, to lay upon or over; then, in Niphil, to lie out over anything, to project; and then, to bend forward. It then means to bend or incline forward with an intention to look at anything, as from a window, Genesis 26:8. Compare Psalms 14:2. See also Psalms 85:12, note; 1 Peter 1:12, note.From heaven did the Lord behold the earth - Did he... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:20

To hear the groaning of the prisoner - Meaning here, probably, the captives in Babylon; those who were held as prisoners there, and who were subjected to such hardships in their long captivity. See the notes at Psalms 79:11.To loose those that are appointed to death - Margin, as in Hebrew, “the children of death.” Compare the notes at Matthew 1:1. This may mean either those who were sentenced to death; those who were sick and ready to die; or those who, in their captivity, were in such a state... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:21

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion ... - That his name might be declared in Zion, or that his praise might be set up in Jerusalem again. That is, that his people might be returned there, and his praise be celebrated again in the holy city. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:22

When the people are gathered together - When they shall be brought from their dispersion in distant lands; when they shall assemble again in the city of their fathers, and when public worship shall be celebrated there as in former ages.And the kingdoms, to serve the Lord - The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “kings.” The reference must be to the time when those of other lands - kings and their people - would be converted to the true religion; when the Gentiles as well as the Jews,... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:23

He weakened my strength in the way - Margin, as in Hebrew, “afflicted.” The idea is, that God had taken his strength away; he had weakened him - humbled him - brought him low by sorrow. The word “way” refers to the course which he was pursuing. In his journey of life God had thus afflicted - humbled - prostrated him. The psalmist here turns from the exulting view which he had of the future Psalms 102:21-22, and resumes his complaint - the remembrance of his troubles and sorrows Psalms 102:3-11.... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:24

I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days - This was the burden of my prayer, for this I earnestly pleaded. See Psalms 30:9; Isaiah 38:1-3, Isaiah 38:9-18. The word used here means “to cause to ascend or go up” and the expression might have been translated, “Cause me not to ascend.” The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render it, “Call me not away.” Dr. Horsley,” Carry me not off.” In the word there may be an allusion - an obscure one, it is to be admitted - to the idea that... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:25-27

Of old - See this passage fully explained in the notes at Hebrews 1:10-12. In the beginning; at the first. The phrase used here means literally “to the face;” then, “before” in the order of time. It means here, long ago; of olden time; at the beginning. The meaning is, that the years of God had stretched through all the generations of people, and all the changes which had occurred upon the earth; that at the very beginning he existed, and that he would continue to exist to the very close,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:19-22

Psalms 102:19-22. For he hath looked down Namely, upon us, and not as an idle spectator, but with an eye of pity and relief; from the height of his sanctuary From his higher or upper sanctuary, namely, heaven, as the next clause explains it, which is called, God’s high and holy place, Isaiah 57:15. To loose those that are appointed to death To release his poor captives out of Babylon, and, which is more, to deliver mankind from the chains and fetters of sin and Satan, and from eternal... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:23

Psalms 102:23. He Namely, God, whom he considered as bringing these calamities upon them for their sins, and to whom therefore he applies for relief; weakened my strength in the way That is, soon impaired the prosperity and flourishing condition of our church and commonwealth, in the course of our affairs. “They were for many ages,” says Henry, “in the way to the performance of the great promise made to their fathers, concerning the Messiah, longing as much for it as ever a traveller did... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:24

Psalms 102:24. But, I said, O my God, take me not away, &c. I prayed most earnestly to him, and said, O my God, who hast so graciously begun our deliverance, take me not away before it be completely finished, but let me see thy promise fulfilled, which thou, who diest not, as we do, I am sure, wilt not fail to make good. Yes: “though I should not live to have any share in the public joy for that restoration, yet thou, who art an everlasting and immutable God, whose years are... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 102:25-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:19-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 102:24

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