Ps 100:1-5.
As closing this series (see on
Ps 93:1),
this Psalm is a general call on all the earth to render exalted praise
to God, the creator, preserver, and benefactor of men.
1, 2. With thankful praise, unite service as the subjects of a king
(Ps 2:11, 12).
2
Serve the LORD with gladness.Come before his presence with singing.
3
Know that The LORD, he is God.It is he who has made us, and we are his.We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. +
3. To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a
beneficiary
(Ps 95:7).
4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,into his courts with praise.Give thanks to him, and bless his name. +
4. Join joyfully in His public worship. The terms are, of course,
figurative (compare
Ps 84:2; 92:13;
Isa 66:23).
Enter--or, "Come with solemnity"
(Ps 95:6).
5
For the LORD is good.His loving kindness endures forever,his faithfulness to all generations. +
5. The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth
(Ps 25:8; 89:7).
Ps 100:1-5. As closing this series (see on Ps 93:1), this Psalm is a general call on all the earth to render exalted praise to God, the creator, preserver, and benefactor of men.
1, 2. With thankful praise, unite service as the subjects of a king (Ps 2:11, 12).