Psalms 100:4

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Psalms 100:4 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

King James Version KJV

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

American Standard Version ASV

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Come into his doors with joy, and into his house with praise; give him honour, blessing his name.

Free Bible Version FBV

Go in through his gate with thanks; enter his courts with praise. Thank him; praise him for who he is.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Enter into his gates with prayse, and into his courts with reioycing: prayse him and blesse his Name.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Enter ye His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise, Give ye thanks to Him, bless ye His Name.

World English Bible WEB

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The perverse heart did not cleave to me: and the malignant, that turned aside from me, I would not know.

Translation for Translators T4T

Enter the gates of his temple thanking him; enter the courtyard of the temple singing songs to praise him! Thank him and praise him,

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Psalms 100:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בֹּ֤אוּ שְׁעָרָ֨י/ו בְּ/תוֹדָ֗ה חֲצֵרֹתָ֥י/ו בִּ/תְהִלָּ֑ה הֽוֹדוּ ל֝֗/וֹ בָּרֲכ֥וּ שְׁמֽ/וֹ

בֹּ֤אוּ bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Impv-2mp

שְׁעָרָ֨י/ו shaʻar H8179 gate N-mp | Suff

בְּ/תוֹדָ֗ה tôwdâh H8426 thanksgiving Prep | N-fs

חֲצֵרֹתָ֥י/ו châtsêr H2691 court N-cp | Suff

בִּ/תְהִלָּ֑ה tᵉhillâh H8416 praise Prep | N-fs

הֽוֹדוּ yâdâh H3034 to give thanks V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

ל֝֗/וֹ Prep | Suff

בָּרֲכ֥וּ bârak H1288 to bless V-Piel-Impv-2mp

שְׁמֽ/וֹ shêm H8034 name N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 100:4

בֹּ֤אוּ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Impv-2mp

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

שְׁעָרָ֨י/ו shaʻar H8179 "gate" N-mp | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.

Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven

Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.

בְּ/תוֹדָ֗ה tôwdâh H8426 "thanksgiving" Prep | N-fs

This Hebrew word means thanksgiving or praise, often in the form of worship or a song. It appears in Psalm 100:1, a call to worship God with thanksgiving. The Israelites used it to express gratitude to God.

Definition: 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). See also: Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:23; Psalms 26:7.

חֲצֵרֹתָ֥י/ו châtsêr H2691 "court" N-cp | Suff

A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.

Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.

בִּ/תְהִלָּ֑ה tᵉhillâh H8416 "praise" Prep | N-fs

Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.

Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)

Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.

הֽוֹדוּ yâdâh H3034 "to give thanks" V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp

To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.

Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)

Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.

ל֝֗/וֹ "" Prep | Suff

בָּרֲכ֥וּ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Piel-Impv-2mp

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

שְׁמֽ/וֹ shêm H8034 "name" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

Study Notes — Psalms 100:4

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Psalms 100:4 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 100:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 100:4
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:4
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:4
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 100:4
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:4
Sermons on Psalms 100:4

Context — Make a Joyful Noise

2Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 3Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

5For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Colossians 3:16–17	Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
2	Hebrews 13:15	Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
3	Psalms 103:1–2	Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—
4	1 Chronicles 29:13	Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
5	Psalms 116:17–19	I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the LORD’s house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
6	Psalms 66:13	I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
7	Psalms 145:1–2	I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.
8	Psalms 96:2	Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
9	Isaiah 35:10	So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.
10	Psalms 103:20–22	Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Psalms 100:4 Summary

Psalms 100:4 teaches us to approach God with a heart full of thanksgiving and praise, acknowledging His goodness and love for us. This means we should come to Him with gratitude, just like we do when we're thankful for something or someone in our lives (as seen in Deuteronomy 8:10 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18). By giving thanks to God and blessing His name, we can cultivate a deeper relationship with Him and experience His joy and peace. As we do this, we can remember that God is always good and faithful, as stated in Psalms 100:5, and that His love endures forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'enter His gates with thanksgiving' in Psalms 100:4?

This phrase means to approach God with a heart full of gratitude, acknowledging His goodness and provision in our lives, as seen in Psalms 107:1 and Psalms 118:1.

Why is it important to 'bless His name' as stated in Psalms 100:4?

Blessing God's name is a way of expressing our reverence and admiration for who He is, as commanded in Psalms 103:1 and Psalms 145:1-2, which helps us cultivate a deeper relationship with Him.

How can we 'give thanks to Him' in a meaningful way, as instructed in Psalms 100:4?

We can give thanks to God through prayer, worship, and sharing our testimonies with others, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Hebrews 13:15, which helps us develop a thankful heart and acknowledge God's presence in our lives.

What is the significance of 'His courts' mentioned in Psalms 100:4?

The 'courts' refer to the place of God's presence, where we can experience His joy and peace, as described in Psalms 16:11 and Psalms 84:1-2, which should inspire us to approach Him with praise and adoration.

Reflection Questions

What are some things I can thank God for today, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
How can I cultivate a heart of praise and worship in my daily life, even in difficult circumstances?
What does it mean to 'bless His name' in my everyday conversations and interactions with others?
In what ways can I 'enter His gates with thanksgiving' in my personal prayer life and quiet time with God?

Gill's Exposition on 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

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 100:4

Enter into his gates; the gates of his courts; for the people might enter no further, and the courts had walls and gates as well as the house.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:4

Psalms 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, [and] into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, [and] bless his name.Ver. 4. Enter into his gates, &c.] As sheep into his sheepfolds, frequent his public ordinances, wait at the posts of the gates of wisdom; there, as at a heavenly exchange, the smuts present duty, and God confers mercy.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:4

Verse 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 the title. See Clarke on Psalms 100:1. Bless his name.] Bless Jehovah, that he is your Elohim; see Psalms 100:3. In our liturgic service we say, "Speak good of his name;" we cannot do otherwise; we have nothing but good to speak of our God.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:4

4. thanksgiving] The parallelism of praise in the next line is decidedly in favour of this rendering: still the parallel in Psalms 96:8 justifies the alternative rendering of R.V. marg., a thank offering. be thankful] Give thanks. Cp. Psalms 97:12; and for bless his name, cp. Psalms 96:2.

Barnes' Notes on 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.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:4

4. Thanksgiving—The word should here also be understood of the zebahh-hatodah, the praise offering under the law. See note on the title of this psalm.

Sermons on Psalms 100:4

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	The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 3 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon transcript, the speaker, Brother Ravenhill, engages in a conversation with a man named Brother Singh about the procedure in his church service. Brother Singh describ
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	Our God Can Fix Anything - Part 1 by David Wilkerson	Pastor Wilkerson of Times Square Church welcomes worshippers from various nationalities and encourages them to draw closer to Jesus through worship and preaching. The sermon emphas
	Garments of Praise by Ben Crandall	This sermon emphasizes the importance of praising God and being clothed with the 'garments of praise' instead of the 'spirit of heaviness.' It highlights how praise lifts faith, re
	Habitation! by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure of a church service and the different elements that make up the first three hours and the second three hours. The first three ho
	The Closet, Our Test of Devotion by Alan Bartley	This sermon emphasizes the importance of spending dedicated time in prayer and seeking God's presence in the closet, drawing from the experiences of Wilbur Chapman and insights on
	Jesus Paid It All by Keith Daniel	In this video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the pastor and his family for their support during a tour of meetings in different states. The speaker also thanks various indivi