Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary
Psalms 100
Public-domain commentary by Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.
Commentary Notes
v1
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 5Ps 93 1Ps 2 11Ps 2 12
v3
Psalms 100:3
3. To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Ps 95:7).
Ps 95 7
v4
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 2Ps 92 13Isa 66 23Ps 95 6
v5
Psalms 100:5
5. The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth (Ps 25:8; 89:7).
Ps 25 8Ps 89 7