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Psalms 102:16

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.
Psalms 102:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13Thou wilt arise, and have mercy upon Zion; For it is time to have pity upon her, Yea, the set time is come.
14For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, And have pity upon her dust.
15So the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, And all the kings of the earth thy glory.
16For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.
17He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
18This shall be written for the generation to come; And a people which shall be created shall praise Jehovah.
19For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“When the Lord shall build up Zion - The Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and Luther, vender this, “Because the Lord hath built up Zion.” This also is the most natural and correct translation of the Hebrew. The reference, however, may be to the future. The psalmist may throw himself into the future, and - standing there - he may describe things as they will appear then - as already done. He shall appear in his glory - The idea is that the building up of Zion would be an occasion in which God would manifest his glory. In reference to the restoration of his people from bondage; in rebuilding Zion, then in ruins; in restoring the splendor of the place where he had been so long worshipped, he would…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“When: Psa 51:18, Psa 69:35, Psa 147:2; Isa 2:2, Isa 2:3, Isa 14:26, Isa 66:18; Jer 31:4, Jer 33:7 he shall: Psa 97:6; Isa 60:1, Isa 60:2, Isa 60:7, Isa 61:3; Mic 2:9; Zac 2:6-13 Psalms 102:17”
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