Psalm 100:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:4

Blessing the Divine Name. "Bless his Name." The name stands for the Being named. It does but gather up and focus his most glorious and gracious attributes. The distinction on which we may dwell is this—It is fitting that we render thanks to God, in our loving recognition of what he has done for us. It is fitting that we should bless his Name as we recognize what he must be, who has done for us such good and gracious things. Possibly a distinction may be made between thanking God, as... 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 100:4

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 100:3-5

Psalms 100:3-5. Know that the Lord Hebrews Jehovah, he is God The only living and true God; a being infinitely perfect, self-existent, and self- sufficient; and the fountain of all being; the first cause and last end of all things. It is he that hath made us Not only by creation, but by regeneration, which is also called a creation, because by it we are made his people. Hence we owe him homage and service, and him only. and not other gods, who did neither make nor new-make us. He, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 100:1-5

Psalms 97-100 God the universal kingPsalms 97:0 follows on from the thought on which the previous psalm closed (namely, that God is king over the earth). It shows that holiness, righteousness and justice are the basis of God’s kingdom. His judgment will be as universal as a flash of lightning and as powerful as an all-consuming fire (97:1-5). Every thing will bow before his rule (6-7). His own people already recognize him as Lord and bring him fitting worship (8-9). They can experience the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 100:4

His name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 100:5

good. Compare Psalms 95:3 , "great". mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. read more

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