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That men may declare the name of Yahweh in Zion, And his praise in Jerusalem;

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Rescue Leads to Worship

Commentators explain that God's deliverance has a specific purpose: so that His people can gather to publicly declare His name and praise Him. God's saving acts are not just for our private relief but are meant to result in corporate worship in Zion, the community of believers.

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Psalms

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 102:21

18th Century

Theologian

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion ... - That his name might be declared in Zion, or that his praise might be set up in Jerusalem aga…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 102:20–21

19th Century

Bishop

Compare Isaiah 61:1-2, and generally the whole magnificent cycle of prophetic songs at the close of Isaiah.

Appointed to death

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 102:21–23

19th Century

Preacher

To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LOR…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 102:21

16th Century

Theologian

The lions roar after their prey; although lions, if hunger compels them, go out from their dens and roar even at noon, yet the prophet des…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 102:21

17th Century

Pastor

To declare the name of the Lord in Zion
That is, that the prisoners and persons appointed to death, being loosed, mi…

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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