Psalms 102:26 Meaning and Explanation
“They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:”
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Read Full Chapter →All creation will eventually perish and wear out, but God will endure and renew all things.
The Context of Psalms 102:26
Acknowledging creation's mortality while affirming God's power to renew all things.
What Does Psalms 102:26 Mean?
Even heaven and earth—the things the psalmist just pointed to as evidence of God's power—are not exempt from transience. They shall perish, wax old like garments, grow worn and thin. Nothing in creation is finally permanent except God. This is not nihilism but realism about the creation's dependence on God.
Yet the verse does not end in destruction. God will change them—renew them—as one might exchange a worn garment for a new one. The future holds not annihilation but transformation. The created order, like the psalmist himself, will be restored by God's power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 102:26
What does Psalms 102:26 mean?
All creation will eventually perish and wear out, but God will endure and renew all things.
What is the context of Psalms 102:26?
Acknowledging creation's mortality while affirming God's power to renew all things.