Psalm 100:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 100:1-5

Here, I. The exhortations to praise are very importunate. The psalm does indeed answer to the title, A psalm of praise; it begins with that call which of late we have several times met with (Ps. 100:1), Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all you lands, or all the earth, all the inhabitants of the earth. When all nations shall be discipled, and the gospel preached to every creature, then this summons will be fully answered to. But, if we take the foregoing psalm to be (as we have opened it) a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 100:5

For the Lord is good ,.... Both in a providential way, and in a way of grace, and does good; he is the good Shepherd, that has laid down his life for the sheep; and the good Samaritan, that pours in the wine and oil of his love and grace, and his precious blood, to the healing of the wounds made by sin: while he was on earth, he went about doing good to the bodies and souls of men; and he continues to do good unto them, and therefore should be praised, served, and worshipped: his mercy is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 100:5

For the Lord is good - Goodness the perfect, eternal opposition to all badness and evil, is essential to God. Mercy and compassion are modifications of his goodness; and as his nature is eternal, so his mercy, springing from his goodness, must be everlasting. And as Truth is an essential characteristic of an infinitely intelligent and perfect nature; therefore God's truth must endure from generation to generation. Whatsoever he has promised must be fulfilled, through all the successive... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:1-5

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:1-5

Jubilate. This psalm, which comes at the close of the magnificent series of royal psalms, which tell of the reign of Christ Jehovah, has been called their doxology. It seems to have been sung during the thank offering in the temple service (Le Psalms 7:12 ). "Luther would have immortalized his name had he done no more than written the majestic air and harmony to which we are accustomed to sing this psalm, and which, when the mind is in a truly worshipping frame, seems to bring heaven... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:1-5

Worship. I. THE CALL TO THE WORSHIP OF GOD . 1 . It is to be the worship of joyful song. ( Psalms 100:1 , Psalms 100:2 .) Not the worship of silent thought, but of glad utterance. True fear and joy not incompatible. 2 . It is to be universal worship. ( Psalms 100:1 .) "All ye lands," or "All the earth"—Gentiles as well as Jews. 3 . It is to be the worship of thankful gratitude. ( Psalms 100:4 .) In remembrance of all the Divine benefits and mercies... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 100:5

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

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