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Psalms 102:25

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Psalms 102:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
27But thou art the same, And thy years shall have no end.
28The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. Psalm 103 [A Psalm] of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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, unchangeably the same. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:25-27 In contrast with the permanence of the Creator, the created order will wear out like a piece of clothing (see Isa 40:28). • The writer to the Hebrews describes this passage as having been addressed to Jesus, the Son (Heb 1:10-12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Gen 1:1, Gen 2:1; Exo 20:11; Job 38:4-7; Pro 8:23-36; Jer 32:17; Heb 1:10-12, Heb 3:3, Heb 3:4 Psalms 102:26”
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