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A Written Legacy of Hope
Commentators emphasize the significance of God's deliverance being "written for the generation to come." This act of recording turns a historical event into a permanent testimony. Scholars like Spurgeon and Barnes note that this written account serves as a lasting source of comfort and encouragement for all future generations in distress, reminding them of God's unchanging faithfulness to hear His people's prayers.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 102:18
18th Century
Theologian
This shall be written for the generation to come - It will be recorded for the instruction and encouragement of future ages. The fa…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 102:18
19th Century
Bishop
Written. — This is interesting as it is the only place in the Psalms where the memory of great events is said to be preserved in w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 102:18
19th Century
Preacher
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
A note shall be made…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 102:18
16th Century
Theologian
This shall be registered for the generation that is to come; the Psalmist further magnifies the fruit of his people's deliverance, to enco…
John Gill
On Psalms 102:18
17th Century
Pastor
This shall be written for the generation to come
This prayer, as the Targum paraphrases it, is a directory to saints…
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 …