Psalms 100 — with JFB Commentary
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Psalms 100
Make a Joyful Noise Unto the LORD: A Psalm of Praise
1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 100
Psa 100:1-5. As closing this series (see on Psa 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 (Psa 2:11, 12).
PSALM 100
Psa 100:1-5. As closing this series (see on Psa 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 (Psa 2:11, 12).
The Pulpit Commentary
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord (comp. Psa_95:1, Psa_95:2, and the comment ad loc.). All ye lands; literally, all the earth.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord (comp. Psa_95:1, Psa_95:2, and the comment ad loc.). All ye lands; literally, all the earth.
2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
The Pulpit Commentary
Serve the Lord with gladness. "Gladness" is the emphatic word. Almost every clause of the psalm contains some such call. Come before his presence with singing; or, with a cry of joy.
Serve the Lord with gladness. "Gladness" is the emphatic word. Almost every clause of the psalm contains some such call. Come before his presence with singing; or, with a cry of joy.
3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
3. To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Psa 95:7).
3. To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Psa 95:7).
The Pulpit Commentary
Know ye that the Lord he is God; or, be sure—"recognize the fact as a certainty" (see the Prayer book Version). It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; or, according to another reading, and his are we. This latter reading is preferred by De Wette, Kay, Cheyne, and the Revised Version. But the other, which was the reading of the LXX; and is supported by the Vulgate and the old commentators generally, should, however, be retained, as yielding a better sense. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (comp. Psa_74:1; Psa_79:13; Psa_95:7).
Know ye that the Lord he is God; or, be sure—"recognize the fact as a certainty" (see the Prayer book Version). It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; or, according to another reading, and his are we. This latter reading is preferred by De Wette, Kay, Cheyne, and the Revised Version. But the other, which was the reading of the LXX; and is supported by the Vulgate and the old commentators generally, should, however, be retained, as yielding a better sense. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture (comp. Psa_74:1; Psa_79:13; Psa_95:7).
4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
4. Join joyfully in His public worship. The terms are, of course, figurative (compare Psa 84:2; 92:13; Is 66:23).
Enter--or, "Come with solemnity" (Psa 95:6).
4. Join joyfully in His public worship. The terms are, of course, figurative (compare Psa 84:2; 92:13; Is 66:23).
Enter--or, "Come with solemnity" (Psa 95:6).
The Pulpit Commentary
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. The mention of" gates" and" courts" points primarily to the temple worship, but the reference may be, as Professor Alexander suggests, "typical or metaphorical" rather than literal, and may extend to all the faithful and to all places of worship. Be thankful unto him; or, give thanks unto him (Revised Version). And bless his Name (comp. Psa_96:2; Psa_145:21).
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. The mention of" gates" and" courts" points primarily to the temple worship, but the reference may be, as Professor Alexander suggests, "typical or metaphorical" rather than literal, and may extend to all the faithful and to all places of worship. Be thankful unto him; or, give thanks unto him (Revised Version). And bless his Name (comp. Psa_96:2; Psa_145:21).
5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth (Psa 25:8; 89:7).
5. The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth (Psa 25:8; 89:7).
The Pulpit Commentary
For the Lord is good. His mercy is everlasting; literally, his mercy is forever. Compare the frequent refrain, "His mercy endureth forever" (Psa_118:1-4, Psa_118:29; Psa_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.
For the Lord is good. His mercy is everlasting; literally, his mercy is forever. Compare the frequent refrain, "His mercy endureth forever" (Psa_118:1-4, Psa_118:29; Psa_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.
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