New International Version So the name of the LORD will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem New Living Translation And so the LORD’s fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem, English Standard Version that they may declare in Zion the name of the LORD, and in Jerusalem his praise, Berean Standard Bible that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible to declare in Zion the name of YHWH, and His praise in Jerusalem, King James Bible To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; New King James Version To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem, New American Standard Bible So that people may tell of the name of the LORD in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem, NASB 1995 That men may tell of the name of the LORD in Zion And His praise in Jerusalem, NASB 1977 That men may tell of the name of the LORD in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem; Legacy Standard Bible To recount the name of Yahweh in Zion And His praise in Jerusalem, Amplified Bible So that people may declare the name of the LORD in Zion And His praise in Jerusalem, Berean Annotated Bible that they may proclaim the name of the LORD {YHWH} in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem (city of peace), Christian Standard Bible so that they might declare the name of the LORD in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem Holman Christian Standard Bible so that they might declare the name of Yahweh in Zion and His praise in Jerusalem, American Standard Version That men may declare the name of Jehovah in Zion, And his praise in Jerusalem; Contemporary English Version All Jerusalem should praise you, our LORD, English Revised Version That men may declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD's name is announced in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem Good News Translation And so his name will be proclaimed in Zion, and he will be praised in Jerusalem International Standard Version so they would declare the name of the LORD in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem, NET Bible so they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion, and praise him in Jerusalem, New Heart English Bible that men may declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; Webster's Bible Translation To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethat they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem, World English Bible that men may declare Yahweh’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo declare in Zion the Name of YHWH, "" And His praise in Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible to declare in Zion the name of YHWH, and His praise in Jerusalem, Young's Literal Translation To declare in Zion the name of Jehovah, And His praise in Jerusalem, Smith's Literal Translation To recount in Zion the name of Jehovah, and his praise in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat they may declare the name of the Lord in Sion: and his praise in Jerusalem; Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then the LORD’s name will be declared on Zion, his praise in Jerusalem, New Revised Standard Version so that the name of the LORD may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo declare the name of the LORD in Zion and his praises in Jerusalem, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That they may tell The Name of LORD JEHOVAH in Zion and his praises in Jerusalem! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That men may tell of the name of the LORD in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem; Brenton Septuagint Translation to proclaim the name of the Lord in Sion, and his praise in Jerusalem; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Prayer of the Afflicted…20to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, 21that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem, 22when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.… Cross References that they may proclaim the name of the LORD Deuteronomy 32:3 For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! Exodus 34:5 And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD. Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. in Zion Psalm 65:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations. Psalm 76:2 His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion. and praise Him Psalm 22:23 You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob, honor Him! All offspring of Israel, revere Him! Psalm 113:1 Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah! in Jerusalem, Psalm 147:12 Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! Psalm 135:21 Blessed be the LORD from Zion—He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Jeremiah 33:10-11 This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Isaiah 60:6 Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. Isaiah 60:9 Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. Isaiah 60:18 No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. Isaiah 62:7 nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Treasury of Scripture To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; Psalm 9:13,14 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: … Psalm 22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Psalm 51:14,15 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness… Jump to Previous Declare Declared Jerusalem Praise ZionJump to Next Declare Declared Jerusalem Praise ZionPsalm 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. that they may proclaim the name of the LORD The LORD’s name declares His holy character, covenant faithfulness, and sovereign authority. His restored people would publicly acknowledge Him as the God who hears the afflicted, rebuilds Zion, and rules over all nations. Deu 32:3 For I will proclaim the name of the LORD.… in Zion Zion, the city David established as his capital, became closely identified with Jerusalem and the place God chose for His dwelling. It stood as the center of Israel’s worship and as the visible sign of God’s covenant presence among His people. Psa 65:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song.… and praise Him Praise rises from those who recognize the LORD’s mercy and power. The deliverance described in the psalm would lead not merely to private gratitude but to public worship among God’s gathered people. Psa 22:23 You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob… in Jerusalem, Jerusalem was the seat of David’s throne and the location of the temple built by Solomon. Its restoration would testify that the LORD had not abandoned His people and would fulfill His purposes through the city He had chosen. Psa 147:12 Exalt the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion! Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in this verse, representing God, who is to be proclaimed and praised. 2. Zion Often used to refer to the city of Jerusalem, Zion is a symbol of God's holy city and His chosen people. 3. Jerusalem The physical city where God's temple was located, representing the center of worship and praise for the Israelites. Teaching Points Proclaiming God's NameAs believers, we are called to declare the name of the LORD, not just in a physical location but in every aspect of our lives. This involves sharing His character, works, and salvation with others. The Significance of Zion and Jerusalem Understanding the historical and spiritual significance of Zion and Jerusalem helps us appreciate the depth of God's plan for His people and His presence among them. Praise as a Response Our response to God's goodness and faithfulness should be one of praise. This is not limited to a specific place but should be a continual act of worship in our daily lives. The Role of Community in Worship The mention of Zion and Jerusalem underscores the importance of communal worship. Gathering with other believers to proclaim and praise God strengthens our faith and witness. Living as a Testimony Just as Zion and Jerusalem were centers of worship and proclamation, our lives should be a testimony to God's greatness, drawing others to Him through our words and actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 102:21?2. How can we "declare the name of the LORD" in our daily lives? 3. What does "praise in Jerusalem" teach about worship's importance in community? 4. How does Psalm 102:21 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. Why is it vital to share God's name and praise with future generations? 6. How can Psalm 102:21 inspire your personal testimony and evangelism efforts? 7. What is the significance of declaring God's name in Psalm 102:21? 8. How does Psalm 102:21 relate to the overall theme of God's sovereignty? 9. Why is it important for future generations to know God's name according to Psalm 102:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 102? Verse 21. - To declare the Name of the Lord in Zion; rather, as in the Revised Version, that men may declare. The great object of Israel's restoration was the glory of God - that Jew and heathen, joined together in one, might unitedly bless God, and praise his glorious Name. The complete fulfilment was, of course, only after the coming of Christ. And his praise in Jerusalem. Especially in the "new Jerusalem" (see the comment on ver. 15). Psalm 102:21 shows that God rescues His people so they will publicly declare His character (“the name of the LORD”) and celebrate Him with heartfelt praise. This expression happens specifically in Zion and Jerusalem—places God chose to manifest His presence—pointing ahead to the ultimate, eternal gathering of worshipers in the New Jerusalem. Our deliverance today carries the same purpose: mouths opened, hearts lifted, and God glorified in the midst of His assembled people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew that they may proclaimלְסַפֵּ֣ר (lə·sap·pêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate the name שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in Zion בְּ֭צִיּוֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem and His praise וּ֝תְהִלָּת֗וֹ (ū·ṯə·hil·lā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise in Jerusalem, בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Additonal Resources Psalm 102:21 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 102:21 Bible Gateway Psalm 102:21 Bible.com Psalm 102:21 NIV |
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