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So the nations will fear the name of Yahweh; All the kings of the earth your glory.

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God's Glory on Display

Commentators explain that God's glory is not an abstract concept but is demonstrated through His actions. When He restores His people and builds His church ("Zion"), it serves as a powerful, public testimony. This act of salvation and restoration compels the nations and their leaders to recognize and revere His power and majesty.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 102:15

18th Century

Theologian

So the heathen - The nations. That is, the surrounding people, who hear what you have done for your people, will see the evidence that you a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 102:15

19th Century

Bishop

Heathen. —The same result of the restoration of the Holy City, namely, the recognition of Jehovah’s power and glory by the heathen…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 102:15–16

19th Century

Preacher

So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth your glory. When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear i…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 102:15

16th Century

Theologian

And the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah. The prophet here describes the fruit that would result from the deliverance of the ancient…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 102:15

17th Century

Pastor

So the Heathen shall fear the name of the Lord
Whose name is reverend, and to be feared; especially the glorious and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 102:12–22

17th Century

Minister

We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected.

When …

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