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Psalms 102:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; From heaven did Jehovah behold the earth;
Psalms 102:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

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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;
20To hear the sighing of the prisoner; To loose those that are appointed to death;
21That men may declare the name of Jehovah in Zion, And his praise in Jerusalem;
22When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 look abroad over all the world. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Looked - From heaven. Psalms 102:20”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:19 The heavenly sanctuary refers to God’s holy place on high (see 92:8-10).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For he: Psa 14:2, Psa 33:13, Psa 33:14; Deu 26:15; Kg1 8:39, Kg1 8:43; Ch2 16:9 the height: Job 22:12; Heb 8:1, Heb 8:2, Heb 9:23, Heb 9:24 Psalms 102:20”
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