Psalms 102:13

“You will arise and have mercy on Zion, for it is the time to show her favor, for the appointed time has come.”

Psalms 102:13 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 102:13, word by word

will arise andתָקוּםtakum

rise

To go from sitting or lying to standing, or to set out.

Where else “takum” appears
have mercyתְּרַחֵםterachem

have compassion

To feel tenderness for someone, like a mother for her child.

Where else “terachem” appears
it is the timeעֵתet

time

The moment at which something happens; also "at that time".

Where else “et” appears
to show her favorחֶנְנָchenna

show favor

To treat someone with undeserved kindness.

Where else “chenna” appears
the appointed timeמוֹעֵדmoed

appointed time

A date fixed beforehand.

Where else “moed” appears
has comeבָאva

come

To come, arrive: "days are coming".

Where else “va” appears

Places in this verse

Zion
Approximate location. A “?” means it is not known for sure where it was.
  • Zion

    Today: Mount Zion hill, Jerusalem

    A hill in Jerusalem; it first named the fortress David captured, and later sometimes the whole city.

    David captured the stronghold of Zion and called it the city of David (2 Sam 5:7). The Psalms and prophets call it the place where God lives among his people (Ps 48:2).

    2 Samuel 5:7Psalms 48:2Hebrews 12:22Romans 9:33

The context

12But you, YHWH, forever sit enthroned, and your remembrance is to generation and generation.

13 · This verse (above)

14For your servants take pleasure in her stones, and her dust they pity.

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