Psalms 102:20 Meaning and Explanation
“To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God hears the cry of the imprisoned and has the power to release those condemned to death.
The Context of Psalms 102:20
Showing God's particular concern for prisoners and those facing execution.
What Does Psalms 102:20 Mean?
The prisoner and those appointed to death are the most hopeless—those the world has given up on. Yet God hears their groaning. His attention is precisely on those whom human justice has abandoned. This is not passive hearing but active, redemptive listening.
To loose those appointed to death is the ultimate expression of God's power and compassion. Only God can reverse an execution, overturn a sentence, break chains. The psalm portrays God as the sole authority above human judgment, the final refuge for the condemned.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 102:20
What does Psalms 102:20 mean?
God hears the cry of the imprisoned and has the power to release those condemned to death.
What is the context of Psalms 102:20?
Showing God's particular concern for prisoners and those facing execution.