Psalm 100:4-5

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 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving ,.... The same with the gates of Zion, loved by the Lord more than all the dwellings of Jacob; the gates of Jerusalem, within which the feet of the saints stand with pleasure; the gates of Wisdom, or Christ, where his followers watch and wait; the gates into his house, the church, and the public ordinances of it, to be entered into with thankfulness for all mercies, temporal and spiritual; for the Gospel, and Gospel opportunities and ordinances: and... 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 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving - Publicly worship God; and when ye come to the house of prayer, be thankful that you have such a privilege; and when you enter his courts, praise him for the permission. The word בתודה bethodah , which we render with thanksgiving, is properly with the confession-offering or sacrifice. See on Psalm 100:1-5 ; (note). Bless his name - Bless Jehovah, that he is your Elohim; see Psalm 100:3 . In our liturgic service we say, "Speak good of his... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 100:4

Verse 4 4Enter his gates The conclusion of the psalm is almost the same as the beginning of it, excepting that he adopts a mode of speech which relates to the worship of God which obtained under the law; (126) in which, however, he merely reminds us that believers, in rendering thanks to God, do not discharge their duty aright, unless they also continue in the practice of a steady profession of piety. Meanwhile, under the name of the temple, he signifies that God cannot be otherwise worshipped... 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 100:4

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. Psalms 96:2 ; Psalms 145:21 ). read more

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