Psalm 102:22
New International Version
when the peoples and the kingdoms assemble to worship the LORD.

New Living Translation
when multitudes gather together and kingdoms come to worship the LORD.

English Standard Version
when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.

King James Bible
When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

New King James Version
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

NASB 1995
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

NASB 1977
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
when peoples and kingdoms are assembled to serve the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
when peoples and kingdoms are assembled to serve the LORD.

American Standard Version
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
when people from every nation meet to worship you.

English Revised Version
When the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
when nations and kingdoms gather to worship the LORD."

Good News Translation
when nations and kingdoms come together and worship the LORD.

International Standard Version
when people and kingdoms gather together to serve the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.

NET Bible
when the nations gather together, and the kingdoms pay tribute to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
When the people are assembled, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

World English Bible
when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In the peoples being gathered together, "" And the kingdoms—to serve YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
In the peoples being gathered together, And the kingdoms -- to serve Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the gathering of the peoples together, and the kingdoms to serve Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When the people assemble together, and kings, to serve the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
while the people convene, along with kings, in order that they may serve the Lord.

New American Bible
When peoples and kingdoms gather to serve the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Why do the nations gather as one, and the kingdoms to serve LORD JEHOVAH?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
when the people are gathered together, and the kings, to serve the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Prayer of the Afflicted
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. 23He has broken my strength on the way; He has cut short my days.…

Cross References
Isaiah 66:18-20
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. / And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”

Zechariah 8:20-23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— / and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” ...

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Micah 4:1-2
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 60:3-5
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. / Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. / Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Revelation 21:24-26
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 56:6-8
And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” / Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.”

Jeremiah 3:17
At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts.

Zephaniah 3:9-10
For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. / From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering.

Isaiah 45:22-24
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. / By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. / Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Revelation 5:9-10
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

Revelation 7:9-10
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. / And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Acts 15:16-17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things


Treasury of Scripture

When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

Psalm 72:8-11
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth…

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Isaiah 49:22,23
Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders…

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when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD
when
The word "when" indicates a specific time or event that is anticipated. In the context of biblical prophecy, it often points to a future fulfillment of God's promises. This word sets the stage for an eschatological vision, where the culmination of God's plan is realized. It invites believers to live in expectation and readiness for the divine timeline.

peoples
The term "peoples" refers to various ethnic groups and nations. In Hebrew, the word is "עַמִּים" (amim), which encompasses all humanity beyond the nation of Israel. This inclusion signifies the universal scope of God's salvation plan, emphasizing that His covenant extends to all who call upon His name. It reflects the Great Commission's call to make disciples of all nations.

and kingdoms
"Kingdoms" denotes organized political entities or nations. Historically, kingdoms were often seen as powerful and autonomous, yet this verse envisions a time when all earthly powers will recognize and submit to divine authority. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Daniel's visions and Revelation's depiction of the ultimate reign of Christ.

assemble
The word "assemble" suggests a gathering or coming together. In Hebrew, it is "קָבַץ" (qavats), which implies a purposeful gathering for a significant event. This assembly is not random but divinely orchestrated, pointing to a future where unity is found in worship and service to God. It echoes the prophetic vision of a harmonious gathering of nations in Isaiah and Zechariah.

to serve
"To serve" indicates an act of worship and submission. The Hebrew root "עָבַד" (avad) encompasses both worship and work, suggesting that true service to the LORD involves both reverence and action. This service is a response to God's majesty and grace, reflecting the biblical call to love and serve God with all one's heart, soul, and strength.

the LORD
"The LORD" is the covenant name of God, "יהוה" (YHWH), often rendered as Yahweh. It signifies the eternal, self-existent nature of God, who is faithful to His promises. This name is central to the identity of God as revealed in Scripture, reminding believers of His unchanging character and His role as the ultimate King and Redeemer. The verse culminates in the acknowledgment of God's rightful place as the object of worship and service by all creation.

Verse 22. - When the people (rather, the peoples) are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord (comp. Psalm 22:27; Psalm 68:29-32; Isaiah 49:6, 7, 18, etc).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
when peoples
עַמִּ֣ים (‘am·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

and kingdoms
וּ֝מַמְלָכ֗וֹת (ū·mam·lā·ḵō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

assemble
בְּהִקָּבֵ֣ץ (bə·hiq·qā·ḇêṣ)
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6908: To gather, collect

to serve
לַעֲבֹ֥ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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