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Psalms 102:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Jehovah.
Psalms 102:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
23He weakened my strength in the way; He shortened my days.
24I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: Thy years are throughout all generations.
25Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands.
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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 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, then one undistinguished people, would be brought to the knowledge of the true God, and would unite in his worship. See the notes at Isaiah 60:0. All of all lands, will yet praise the Lord “as if”…”
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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
“When - When the Gentiles shall gather themselves to the Jews, and join with them in the worship of the true God. Psalms 102:23”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:22 The multitudes—both Jews and Gentiles—will join in the worship of the Lord (see 96:7, 9; 106:48; Isa 2:2-4; 43:10-13; 57:15; 60:3-7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 72:8-11; Gen 49:10; Isa 49:22, Isa 49:23, 60:3-22; Hos 1:9-11; Zac 8:20-23; Mat 24:14; Rom 15:19 Psalms 102:23”
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