Psalm 100

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

For the Lord is good . His mercy is everlasting; literally, his mercy is forever. Compare the frequent refrain, "His mercy endureth forever" ( Psalms 118:1-4 , Psalms 118:29 ; Psalms 136:1-26 , etc.). And his truth (or, his faithfulness ) endureth to all generations; literally, to generation and generation. All men's hope is in God's "faithfulness," that he will keep his promises to them—pardon them, deliver them, cleanse them, and give them rest in his kingdom forever. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

His truth endureth. Test this declaration. I. AS TO WHAT GOD HIMSELF IS . He is ever true. None of the miserable motives which lead men to be untrue can have any power with him. Examine all his works, whether in nature, providence, or grace, and in all it will be found that he acts consistently with himself. II. AS TO HIS WORD OF TRUTH . That is contained in the Holy Scriptures, and whether we appeal to the testimony of conscience, or to that of history,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

The goodness of God. The word "good" is used as the one supremely suitable for God. But we are not left to our own guidance to find out what is included in the term. We are told that God's goodness is made up of two things: "Goodness is a very comprehensive quality. It is love, kindness, benevolence, that which leads you to wish well and to do good to those around you; and the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord, because it is so full of his works and ways, which are the fruits... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100

This psalm - so beautiful - so grand - so often sung in all lands and languages - completes this “group” of psalms respecting the reign of God, or the reasons for praise as derived from the fact that he reigns. In the previous psalms in this group Ps. 95–99 the call to praise had been in some respects local and particular; in this, it is universal. All lands are called on to praise him; all people to worship him as God. The “ground” of this, as stated in the psalm, is that he is their “Maker;”... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:1

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord - See the notes at Psalms 95:1.All ye lands - Margin, as in Hebrew, “all the earth.” The margin expresses the sense. The idea in the psalm is, that praise did not pertain to one nation only; that it was not appropriate for one people merely; that it should not be confined to the Hebrew people, but that there was a proper ground of praise for “all;” there was that in which all nations, of all languages and conditions, could unite. The ground of that was the fact... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:2

Serve the Lord with gladness - That is, In your worship, and in all your acts of obedience. Let there be joy in this service. Let it not be with the fear of slaves; not as a matter of compulsion and force; not with reluctance, moroseness, or gloom. Let it be a cheerful, happy service; let it be freely rendered, let it be an occasion of joy to the soul. The service of God is a source of the highest joy that man knows.Come before his presence with singing - As expressive of joy. So the birds... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:3

Know ye that the Lord, he is God - That is, Let all the nations know that Yahweh is the true God. The idols are vanity. They have no claim to worship; but God is the Creator of all, and is entitled to universal adoration.It is he that hath made us - The Hebrew is, “He made us,” and this expresses the exact idea. The fact that he is the Creator proves that he is God, since no one but God can perform the work of creation. The highest idea that we can form of power is that which is evinced in an... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:4

Enter into his gates ... - The gates which lead to his temple, or to the place of public worship.Into his courts ... - The “courts” were literally the open spaces which surrounded the tabernacle or temple. It was in these that worship was celebrated, and not in the tabernacle or temple. See Psalms 65:4, note; Psalms 84:2, note; Psalms 92:13, note.Be thankful unto him - That is, Offer thanksgiving and praise. Come before him with a grateful heart. See the notes at Psalms 50:14.Bless his name -... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:5

For the Lord is good - For good is Yahweh. That is, He is not a being of mere “power;” he is not merely the Creator; but he is benevolent, and is, therefore, worthy of universal praise. In the former verses, his claim to adoration is founded on the fact that he is the “Creator,” and has, as such, a right to our service; in this verse, the claim is asserted on account of his moral character:(1) his benevolence;(2) his mercy;(3) his truth;(a) the fact that he is a God of truth; and(b) the fact... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 100

A.M. 2966. B.C. 1038. This is the only Psalm in the whole collection, entitled A Psalm of praise. It is supposed to have received this appellation, because peculiarly adapted, if not designed, to be sung when the sacrifices of thanksgiving were offered: see Leviticus 7:12 . The LXX. think it was written by David, who here invites all the world to join with the Israelites in the service of God, whose divine sovereignty he recognises, Psalms 100:1-5 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 100:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 100

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