Psalms 90:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Reveal Your mighty works to us and Your glory to the next generation.
The Context of Psalms 90:16
The psalmist prays that God's deeds and glory become visible to the present and future generations.
What Does Psalms 90:16 Mean?
'Thy work' refers to God's acts of deliverance and restoration. The prayer is that these acts become visible and undeniable—not hidden in mystery but manifest so that servants can see what God is doing. And not only for the present generation: 'thy glory unto their children' extends the vision forward, asking that God's deeds be so clear that the next generation inherits both the memory of mercy and the evidence of God's faithfulness.
This moves the psalm from individual salvation to communal and generational blessing. When God's work is evident, faith spreads naturally from one generation to the next. The children need not wonder or doubt; they inherit visible proof of God's glory.
Psalms 90:16 in the Original Language
'work' (פָּעַל, paal) — deed, action, the tangible result of God's will.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 90:16
What does Psalms 90:16 mean?
Reveal Your mighty works to us and Your glory to the next generation.
What is the context of Psalms 90:16?
The psalmist prays that God's deeds and glory become visible to the present and future generations.