Psalms 102:22
Psalms 102:22 in Multiple Translations
when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.
When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Jehovah.
When the peoples are come together, and the kingdoms, to give worship to the Lord.
when the people of many kingdoms gather together to worship the Lord.
When the people shalbe gathered together, and the kingdomes to serue the Lord.
In the peoples being gathered together, And the kingdoms — to serve Jehovah.
when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
When the people are assembled, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
Bless the Lord, all his works: in every place of his dominion, O my soul, bless thou the Lord.
when many people from other people-groups and those who are citizens of other kingdoms gather to worship you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:22
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Psalms 102:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
לְ/סַפֵּ֣ר
בְּ֭/צִיּוֹן
שֵׁ֣ם
יְהוָ֑ה
וּ֝/תְהִלָּת֗/וֹ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
לְ/סַפֵּ֣ר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
בְּ֭/צִיּוֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
Prep | N-proper
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ֝/תְהִלָּת֗/וֹ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:22
לְ/סַפֵּ֣ר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
בְּ֭/צִיּוֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
Prep | N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וּ֝/תְהִלָּת֗/וֹ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:22
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- Psalms 102:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
- Sermons on Psalms 102:22
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
20to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death,
21that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem,
22when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.
23He has broken my strength on the way; He has cut short my days. 24I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 8:20–23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 2 | Matthew 24:14 | And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. |
| 3 | Psalms 72:8–11 | May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:22–23 | This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” |
| 5 | Hosea 1:9–11 | And the LORD said, “Name him Lo-ammi, for you are not My people, and I am not your God. Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel. |
| 6 | Psalms 22:27 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. |
| 7 | Romans 15:19 | by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. |
| 8 | Genesis 49:10 | The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. |
| 9 | Isaiah 60:3–22 | Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters? Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age. You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly. |
Psalms 102:22 Summary
[This verse is talking about a future time when people from all around the world will come together to worship and serve God. This is a beautiful picture of unity and harmony, and it's something that God has been working towards throughout history, as seen in verses like Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 7:9. As we look forward to this future assembly, we can start living out our part in it today by loving and serving those around us, and by sharing the good news of God's love with everyone we meet, just as Jesus commanded in Matthew 22:37-40. By doing so, we can be a part of bringing people together to worship and serve the LORD, and we can experience a little bit of heaven on earth.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for peoples and kingdoms to assemble to serve the LORD?
This phrase suggests a future time when all nations will come together to worship and serve God, as prophesied in Isaiah 2:2-3 and Micah 4:1-2, where it is written that people will stream to the mountain of the LORD to learn His ways and walk in His paths.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or a general principle?
While the verse does not specify a particular event, it is likely referring to the millennial kingdom described in Revelation 20:1-6, where Jesus Christ will reign over all the earth and people from every nation will worship Him.
How does this verse relate to the preceding verses about prisoners and the proclamation of God's name?
The assembly of peoples and kingdoms to serve the LORD is a natural outcome of the proclamation of God's name and the release of those condemned to death, as described in Psalms 102:20-21, and is a fulfillment of God's promise to gather all nations to Himself, as seen in John 12:32.
What role do I play in this grand assembly of peoples and kingdoms?
As a believer, you are called to be a part of this assembly, to worship and serve the LORD, and to proclaim His name to all nations, as commanded in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8, where Jesus gives the Great Commission to His disciples.
Reflection Questions
- What would it look like for my own community to assemble to serve the LORD, and how can I be a part of making that happen?
- In what ways can I proclaim the name of the LORD in my own life, and what impact might that have on those around me?
- How can I balance the desire to see all peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD with the reality of living in a world where not everyone shares my faith?
- What are some practical ways I can prepare myself to be a part of this future assembly, and how can I stay focused on the eternal kingdom of God in the midst of daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:22
When the people are gathered together,.... When the people of the Jews shall be gathered together, and seek the Lord their God, and David their King, the Messiah, and appoint them one head, even
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:22
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
When the Gentiles shall gather themselves to the Jews, and join with them in the praise and worship of the true God, and of the Messias. This verse seems to be added to intimate, that although the psalmist in this Psalm respects the deliverance of the Jews out of Babylon, yet he had a further design and a principal respect unto that greater and more general deliverance of his church and people by the Messias.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
Psalms 102:22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.Ver. 22. When the people are gathered together] sc. To the Lord Christ; for to "Shiloh shall be the gathering of the people," Genesis 49:10. And the kingdoms to serve the Lord] As they did under Constantine the Great, Valentinian, Theodosius, which three emperors called themselves vasallos Christi (as Socrates reporteth), the vassals of Christ: and the like may be said of other Christian kings and princes since, who have yielded professed subjection to the gospel, and cast their crowns at Christ’ s feet.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
Verse 22. When the people are gathered together] When all the Gentiles are enlightened, and the kings of the earth brought to pay homage to the King of kings.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:22
22. the people] R.V. the peoples. Israel does not return alone: its restoration will be the signal for that gathering of the nations to worship Jehovah in Zion, which ancient prophecy had foretold (Isaiah 2:2 ff. = Micah 4:1 ff.), and which recent prophecy had uncompromisingly reaffirmed in the teeth of appearances (Isaiah 60:3 ff.). Cp. Psalms 22:27. But did not the event, it may be asked, fall far short of the anticipations of prophet and Psalmist? They looked for a triumphant return of Israel and a visible manifestation of Jehovah’s glory, to be followed immediately by the submission of the nations. As a matter of fact the return was an insignificant event, and no startling results immediately followed it. The answer is twofold. The spiritual significance of the Return for the history of the world could not be exaggerated; and prophecy constantly combines in one view the nearer and the remoter future, depicting the eventual result, without indicating the steps by which it is to be reached.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:22
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
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:22
22. When the people are gathered—An anticipation, not unfrequent, of the submission of the nations to Jehovah, as in Psalms 22:27; Psalms 72:11, and in the later prophecies of Isaiah; but realized fully only in gospel times.
Sermons on Psalms 102:22
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Praise in All Things by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about praising and blessing the Lord for His works in all places of His dominion, calling on the soul to bless the Lord. She reflects on the beauty an |
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Our Hope for Revival by Erroll Hulse | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the responsibility of believers to fulfill the Great Commission as stated in Matthew 28. Jesus commanded his disciples to go and make discipl |
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Concerts of Prayer by Thomas J. Nettles | Thomas J. Nettles emphasizes the duty, privilege, and effectiveness of prayer in the Christian life, highlighting the need for believers to pray without ceasing, recognizing their |
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Accountability to God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief t |
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Your Prayer Can Change the World - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the gospel of the kingdom of God. He explains that the gospel not only saves us from the kingdom of Satan but also transfo |
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God Uses Foolish Things - Part 2 by Jackie Pullinger | In the sermon transcript, the speaker expresses gratitude and thanks to the audience for their presence and support. They mention the importance of attending church and encourage t |
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The Uniqueness of Israel - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the ultimate goal of God's plan for His people: to dwell in the land and be in a covenant relationship with Him. The speaker uses the analogy |