Psalms 102:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, And all the kings of the earth thy glory.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, And all the kings of the earth thy glory.
Psalms 102:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15So the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, And all the kings of the earth thy glory.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“So the heathen - The nations. That is, The surrounding people, who hear what thou hast done for thy people, will see the evidence that thou art God, and learn to love and worship thee. Shall fear the name of the Lord - Shall reverence and honor thee. And all the kings of the earth thy glory - The sovereigns of the earth will be especially affected and impressed with thy majesty. If this refers to the return from the captivity at Babylon, then it means that that event would be particularly suited to impress the minds of the rulers of the world, as showing that God had all nations under his control; that he could deliver a captive people from the grasp of the mighty; that he was the friend of…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:15-16 When the Lord arises (102:13), the nations will tremble with fear because they will see his glory (see 8:1; 19:1-4a; 24:7). The rebuilding of Zion and the Temple portray God’s glory and fulfill this promise. An even greater fulfillment will come with the New Jerusalem (Rev 21).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 67:2-4, Psa 68:31, Psa 68:32, Psa 72:11, Psa 86:9, Psa 138:4; Kg1 8:43; Isa 55:5, 60:3-22; Zac 8:20-23; Rev 11:15, Rev 21:24 Psalms 102:16”
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