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For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, Yahweh saw the earth;

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God's Attentive Gaze

Commentators explain that God 'looking down' is not a passive or distant glance. The original language suggests an active, intentional bending forward to observe, like someone looking from a high window. This imagery assures believers that God is not aloof but is actively and attentively watching over the earth and His people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 102:19

18th Century

Theologian

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary - From his high and holy dwelling-place, in heaven. The word here rendered…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 102:19

19th Century

Preacher

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

As if God was looking down from…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 102:19

16th Century

Theologian

For he hath looked down from the high place of his holiness. Now the prophet contemplates the deliverance for which he longs anxiously, as…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 102:19

17th Century

Pastor

For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary
From heaven, as it is explained in the next clause, which is the Lord'…

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 …