Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Psalms 100

Public-domain commentary by Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.

Commentary Notes

4 sections

Psalms 100:1

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).

Ps 100 1-Ps 100 5
Ps 93 1
Ps 2 11
Ps 2 12

Psalms 100:3

3. To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Ps 95:7).

Ps 95 7

Psalms 100:4

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).

Ps 84 2
Ps 92 13
Isa 66 23
Ps 95 6

Psalms 100:5

5. The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth (Ps 25:8; 89:7).

Ps 25 8
Ps 89 7