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Psalms 100

BSB·5 verses ·Old Testament
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1Make a joyful noiseהָרִ֥יעוּhā·rî·‘ū — to shout, cry out, make a loud noiseH7321 — Full Word Study → to the LORDלַ֝יהוָ֗הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study →, allכָּל־kāl- — All, every, whole, totalityH3605 — Full Word Study → the earthהָאָֽרֶץ׃hā·’ā·reṣ — Land, earth, or countryH776 — Full Word Study →. 2Serveעִבְד֣וּ‘iḇ·ḏū — to serve, labor, workH5647 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָ֣הYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → with gladnessבְּשִׂמְחָ֑הbə·śim·ḥāh — Joy, gladness, rejoicingH8057 — Full Word Study →; comeבֹּ֥אוּbō·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → into His presenceלְ֝פָנָ֗יוlə·p̄ā·nāw — face; presence; beforeH6440 — Full Word Study → with joyful songsבִּרְנָנָֽה׃bir·nā·nāh — joyful shouting, exultant singing, triumphant cryH7445 — Full Word Study →. 3Knowדְּע֗וּdə·‘ū — to know, understand, perceiveH3045 — Full Word Study → thatכִּֽי־kî- — because, since, that (conjunction/reason marker)H3588 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְהוָה֮Yah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → is Godאֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים’ĕ·lō·hîm — God, the divine beingH430 — Full Word Study →. It is He who made us, andוְלֹאwə·lō — not; negation; absenceH3808 — Full Word Study → we are Hisאֲנַ֑חְנוּ’ă·naḥ·nū — We, us, ourselves (first person plural pronoun)H587 — Full Word Study →; we are His people, and the sheepוְצֹ֣אןwə·ṣōn — flock of sheep or goatsH6629 — Full Word Study → of His pastureמַרְעִיתֽוֹ׃mar·‘î·ṯōw — Pasture, flock, or grazing groundH4830 — Full Word Study →. 4Enterבֹּ֤אוּbō·’ū — to come, go, enter, arriveH935 — Full Word Study → His gatesשְׁעָרָ֨יו׀šə·‘ā·rāw — Gate; entrance to a city or enclosureH8179 — Full Word Study → with thanksgivingבְּתוֹדָ֗הbə·ṯō·w·ḏāh — Thanksgiving; grateful praise and acknowledgment to GodH8426 — Full Word Study → and His courtsחֲצֵרֹתָ֥יוḥă·ṣê·rō·ṯāw — Enclosed courtyard or village settlementH2691 — Full Word Study → with praiseבִּתְהִלָּ֑הbiṯ·hil·lāh — Praise, song of praise, object of praiseH8416 — Full Word Study →; give thanksהֽוֹדוּ־hō·w·ḏū- — To give thanks, praise, or acknowledgeH3034 — Full Word Study → to Him and bless His nameשְׁמֽוֹ׃šə·mōw — Name; reputation; renownH8034 — Full Word Study →. 5Forכִּי־kî- — because, since, that (conjunction/reason marker)H3588 — Full Word Study → the LORDיְ֭הֹוָהYah·weh — The LORD; God's covenant nameH3068 — Full Word Study → is goodט֣וֹבṭō·wḇ — good, beneficial, pleasing, wellH2896 — Full Word Study →, and His loving devotionחַסְדּ֑וֹḥas·dōw — Covenant loyalty and steadfast kindnessH2617 — Full Word Study → endures foreverלְעוֹלָ֣םlə·‘ō·w·lām — forever, eternity, perpetual durationH5769 — Full Word Study →; His faithfulnessאֱמוּנָתֽוֹ׃’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯōw — Faithfulness, steadfastness, reliabilityH530 — Full Word Study → continuesוְעַד־wə·‘aḏ- — until, till, up to (temporal or spatial limit)H5704 — Full Word Study → to allדֹּ֥רdōr — generation; age; lifetime; posterityH1755 — Full Word Study → generationsוָ֝דֹ֗רwā·ḏōr — generation; age; lifetime; posterityH1755 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Psalms 100
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Chapter Overview

Psalm 100 is a brief but profound song of thanksgiving and worship that calls all people everywhere to rejoice in the Lord. Often called "The Jubilate Psalm," it stands as one of Scripture's purest expressions of joyful devotion to God. The psalm moves from an opening call to universal praise, through the reasons for that praise rooted in God's character and our relationship to Him, to a final affirmation of His eternal goodness. This is worship distilled to its essence: recognition of who God is, gratitude for what He has done, and the joyful response that naturally follows.

Verses 1–2: The Call to Joyful Worship

The psalm opens with an urgent, all-encompassing summons: "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands." This is not a quiet meditation but a public, enthusiastic declaration of praise. The phrase "all ye lands" emphasizes that worship belongs to every nation and every person—God's praise knows no geographical or cultural boundaries. Verse 2 deepens this call by specifying how we are to worship: "Serve the LORD with gladness" and "come before his presence with singing."

Notice the connection between serving and gladness. True service to God is not burdensome drudgery but is marked by genuine joy. The invitation to sing acknowledges that worship engages our whole being—our hearts, voices, and emotions. This speaks to the reality that authentic faith produces spontaneous overflow of praise.

Application: Do you approach your worship—whether in private prayer or corporate gathering—with gladness? The psalmist calls us to examine our hearts: is our service to God characterized by joy, or has it become routine? Let this verse challenge you to rediscover the delight of knowing Him.

Verse 3: The Foundation of Worship

Here we find the theological heart of the psalm. "Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves." This verse establishes why we worship: God is sovereign Creator, and we are His creatures. There is no ambiguity here—He is God; we are not. This recognition demolishes human pride and self-reliance.

The closing phrase is equally vital: "we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." While the first half of the verse emphasizes our dependence through the Creator-creature relationship, this second half reveals God's loving care. We are not merely created beings left to fend for ourselves; we are precious to Him, tended like sheep under a shepherd's watchful eye. This balance—between God's absolute authority and His tender compassion—forms the basis for confident, grateful praise.

Application: Do you truly know that the Lord is God? Spend time reflecting on His creative power and your complete dependence upon Him. Then rest in the comfort that you belong to Him and are cared for by Him.

Verse 4: Entering God's Presence with Gratitude

The language shifts slightly here to become more liturgical. "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise." This imagery echoes the temple worship of ancient Israel, where worshippers would physically enter the sacred spaces. Today, through Christ, all believers have access to God's presence (Hebrews 10:19-22). The emphasis on thanksgiving and praise—repeated three times in this verse—shows that gratitude is the proper posture for approach to God.

Application: When you pray or worship, what is your frame of mind? Are you filled with thanksgiving, or do you come merely making requests? This verse invites us to cultivate a heart of gratitude as our entry point to deeper communion with God.

Verse 5: The Eternal Nature of God's Goodness

"For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." This closing verse provides the ultimate reason for all the praise above. God's goodness is not occasional or conditional but fundamental to His character. His mercy never expires, and His faithfulness spans all human history and beyond. This assurance gives believers confidence across every generation and circumstance.

Application for Today

Psalm 100 invites modern believers into ancient wisdom: praise rooted in theological truth produces lasting joy. Whether you face uncertainty, loss, or simple daily routine, this psalm reminds you that God's goodness and mercy remain constant. Let your heart echo the psalmist's call today—enter His presence with thanksgiving, serve with gladness, and rejoice in the God whose truth and compassion never fail.

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