Psalm 102:16
New International Version
For the LORD will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory.

New Living Translation
For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in his glory.

English Standard Version
For the LORD builds up Zion; he appears in his glory;

Berean Standard Bible
For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

King James Bible
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

New King James Version
For the LORD shall build up Zion; He shall appear in His glory.

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

NASB 1995
For the LORD has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

NASB 1977
For the LORD has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yahweh has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

Amplified Bible
For the LORD has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory and brilliance;

Christian Standard Bible
for the LORD will rebuild Zion; he will appear in his glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for the LORD will rebuild Zion; He will appear in His glory.

American Standard Version
For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.

Contemporary English Version
You will rebuild the city of Zion. Your glory will be seen,

English Revised Version
For the LORD hath built up Zion, he hath appeared in his glory;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the LORD builds Zion, he will appear in his glory.

Good News Translation
When the LORD rebuilds Zion, he will reveal his greatness.

International Standard Version
When the LORD rebuilds Zion, he will appear in his glory.

Majority Standard Bible
For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.

NET Bible
when the LORD rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he will appear in his glory.

World English Bible
For Yahweh has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For YHWH has built Zion, "" He has been seen in His glory,

Young's Literal Translation
For Jehovah hath builded Zion, He hath been seen in His honour,

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah built Zion, he was seen in his glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the Lord hath built up Sion: and he shall be seen in his glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the Lord has built up Zion, and he will be seen in his glory.

New American Bible
Once the LORD has rebuilt Zion and appeared in glory,

New Revised Standard Version
For the LORD will build up Zion; he will appear in his glory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When the LORD builds up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH builds up Zion and he shall appear in his glory!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When the LORD hath built up Zion, When He hath appeared in His glory;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the Lord shall build up Sion, and shall appear in his glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Prayer of the Afflicted
15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. 16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. 17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.…

Cross References
Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Isaiah 60:13-14
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.

Isaiah 62:7
nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Zechariah 8:3
This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”

Isaiah 52:1-2
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. / Shake off your dust! Rise up and sit on your throne, O Jerusalem. Remove the chains from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 35:2
It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 66:10-14
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, / so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance. / For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. ...

Ezekiel 43:2
and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Revelation 21:23-24
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Revelation 21:2-3
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Revelation 22:5
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.


Treasury of Scripture

When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

when

Psalm 51:18
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 69:35
For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.

Psalm 147:2
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

he shall

Psalm 97:6
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Isaiah 60:1,2,7
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee…

Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

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Psalm 102
1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.
12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God
18. The mercies of God are to be recorded
23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God.














For the LORD will rebuild Zion;
This phrase speaks to the restoration of Jerusalem, often referred to as Zion, which holds significant importance in biblical history. Zion is not only a physical location but also a symbol of God's presence and His covenant with Israel. The rebuilding of Zion can be seen as a promise of hope and renewal for the people of Israel, especially after periods of destruction or exile, such as the Babylonian captivity. This promise is echoed in other scriptures like Isaiah 52:8-9 and Jeremiah 31:38-40, where the restoration of Jerusalem is linked to God's faithfulness and mercy. The rebuilding also foreshadows the ultimate restoration through Christ, who is seen as the cornerstone of a new spiritual Zion, as referenced in 1 Peter 2:6.

He has appeared in His glory.
This phrase indicates a divine revelation or manifestation of God's presence and power. The appearance of God's glory is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with significant events such as the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:16-17) and the dedication of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8:10-11). In the context of Psalm 102, it suggests a future time when God's glory will be fully revealed, possibly pointing to the Messianic age when Christ will reign in glory. This is further supported by New Testament references such as John 1:14, where Jesus is described as the Word made flesh, revealing God's glory. The appearance of God's glory in Zion can also be seen as a type of the ultimate fulfillment in the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation 21:10-11, where God's presence is fully realized among His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and sovereign over all creation.

2. Zion
A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, and by extension, the people of Israel. It symbolizes God's dwelling place and His chosen people.

3. Rebuilding of Zion
This event signifies restoration and renewal, both physically and spiritually, for the people of God.

4. Appearance of God's Glory
This refers to the manifestation of God's presence and power, often associated with His acts of salvation and judgment.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The rebuilding of Zion is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with His people. Believers can trust in God's promises for restoration and renewal in their own lives.

The Glory of God's Presence
God's glory is not just a future hope but a present reality for believers. We are called to live in the light of His presence, reflecting His glory in our daily lives.

Spiritual Restoration
Just as Zion was to be rebuilt, God desires to rebuild and restore our spiritual lives. This involves repentance, renewal, and a return to His ways.

Hope in Times of Desolation
The promise of Zion's rebuilding offers hope in times of personal or communal desolation. God's plans for restoration are greater than our present circumstances.

The Role of the Church
As the body of Christ, the church is called to be a living representation of Zion, a community where God's presence dwells and His glory is made known to the world.Verse 16. - When the Lord shall build up Zion; rather, because the Lord hath built up Zion. The psalmist, in prophetic ecstasy, sees the future as past. The verbs in this and the next verse are all preterite. He shall appear in his glory; rather, hath appeared in his glory (see Isaiah 40:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will rebuild
בָנָ֣ה (ḇā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

Zion;
צִיּ֑וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

He has appeared
נִ֝רְאָ֗ה (nir·’āh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

in His glory.
בִּכְבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (biḵ·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness


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