Psalms 100:5
Psalms 100:5 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.
For the Lord is good, and his mercy is never-ending; his faith is unchanging through all generations.
For the Lord is good. His trustworthy love lasts forever; his faithfulness continues for all generations.
For the Lord is good: his mercy is euerlasting, and his trueth is from generation to generation.
For good [is] Jehovah, to the age His kindness, And to generation and generation His faithfulness!
For the LORD is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
The man that in private detracted his neighbour, him did I persecute. With him that had a proud eye, and an unsatiable heart, I would not eat.
because Yahweh always does good things for us. He faithfully loves us, and ◄is faithful/is loyal to us forever/will never forsake us►.
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Psalms 100:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי
ט֣וֹב
יְ֭הֹוָה
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּ֑/וֹ
וְ/עַד
דֹּ֥ר
וָ֝/דֹ֗ר
אֱמוּנָתֽ/וֹ
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
יְ֭הֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּ֑/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
דֹּ֥ר
dôwr
H1755
generation
N-ms
וָ֝/דֹ֗ר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Conj | N-ms
אֱמוּנָתֽ/וֹ
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 100:5
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
יְ֭הֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּ֑/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וְ/עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
דֹּ֥ר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
וָ֝/דֹ֗ר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
אֱמוּנָתֽ/וֹ
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 100:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 100:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 100:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 100:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
- Sermons on Psalms 100:5
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
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) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 106:1 | Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 3 | Psalms 86:5 | For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. |
| 4 | Psalms 36:5 | Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:34 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 6 | Psalms 136:1–26 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever. He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever. the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever. He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever. He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever. He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever. Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever. and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever. He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 33:11 | the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. |
| 8 | Psalms 103:17 | But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— |
| 9 | Luke 1:50 | His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. |
| 10 | Nahum 1:7 | The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. |
Psalms 100:5 Summary
[This verse tells us that the LORD is good and that He loves us with a love that will never end. He is faithful to us and to our children and grandchildren, and we can trust Him to always be with us. As it says in Jeremiah 29:11, 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.' The LORD wants us to know that He is good and that we can always count on Him, just like it says in Lamentations 3:22-23, 'The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is good?
The LORD's goodness refers to His perfect character, as seen in His creation and provision for us, as stated in Psalms 104:24, which says, 'O LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.'
How does the LORD's loving devotion endure forever?
The LORD's loving devotion endures forever because He is eternal and unchanging, as stated in Malachi 3:6, which says, 'For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.'
What does it mean that the LORD's faithfulness continues to all generations?
The LORD's faithfulness means that He remains true to His promises and covenants, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says, 'Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.'
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in the LORD's goodness, loving devotion, and faithfulness, and responding with gratitude and worship, as seen in Psalms 100:4, which says, 'Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced the LORD's goodness in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
- How does the idea of the LORD's loving devotion enduring forever comfort me in times of uncertainty or hardship?
- What are some promises or covenants that the LORD has made to me, and how can I trust in His faithfulness to fulfill them?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my faithfulness to the LORD, just as He demonstrates His faithfulness to me?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
Psalms 100:5 For the LORD [is] good; his mercy [is] everlasting; and his truth [endureth] to all generations.Ver. 5. For the Lord is good] Though we be evil, he giveth us all these good things gratis; and although we provoke him daily to punish us, yet his mercy is everlasting: like a fountain, it runneth after it hath run; and as the sun, which shineth after it hath shined. See Zechariah 13:1; John 1:27. And his truth endureth to all generations] Heb. to generation and generation. He saith not, for ever, saith an interpreter, because his promises are true, but under a condition, which perhaps the following generations will not observe; the condition is to the promise as an oar in a boat, or stern of a ship, which turns it another way.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
Verse 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 generations of men, as long as sun and moon shall last. As this is a very important Psalm, and has long made a part of our public worship, I shall lay it before the reader in the oldest vernacular Versions I have hitherto met with, - the Anglo-Saxon and the Anglo-Scottish, with a literal interlineary translation of the former. The Anglo-Saxon Hundredth Psalm Rhyme ye the Lord all earth, serve the Lord in bliss; 1. [Anglo-Saxon] Infare in sight his in blithness; 2. [Anglo-Saxon] Wit ye, for that Lord he is God, he did us not self we 3. [Anglo-Saxon] Folk his sheep leeseway his fare into gates his in confession, into courts is in hymns confess him. 4. [Anglo-Saxon] Praise name his, for that winsom is; Lord thro' eternity mildheartedness his, unto on kindred kindred sothfastnes his 5. [Anglo-Saxon] The reader will see that, in order to make this translation as literal as possible, I have preserved some old English words which we had from the Anglo-Saxon, and which have nearly become obsolete: e.g., Infare, "to go in" blithness, "joy, exultation" wit ye, "know ye;" did, the preterite of to do, "made, created," the literal translation of the Hebrew, עשה asah, he made; leeseway, "pasturage on a common;" winsom, "cheerful, merry;" mildheartedness, "tenderness of heart, compassion;" sothfastness, "steady to the sooth or truth, fast to truth." I might have noticed some various readings in Anglo-Saxon MSS.; e.g., Psalms 100:1. for [A.S.] idrymeth, "rhyme ye;" [A.S.] winsumiath, "be winsom, be joyful." And Psalms 100:5, for [A.S.] winsom, "cheerful;" [A.S.], swete, "sweet." Anglo-Scottish Version of the Hundredth Psalms 1. Joyes to God al the erth; serves to Lord in gladnes. 2. Enters in his sight with joying. 3. Wittes for Lorde he is God; he made us and noght we; 4.
Folke of hym, and schepe of his pasture; enters the gates of hym in schrift; hys Halles in ympnys; schryves to hym. 5. Loues his name, for soft is Lorde; withouten end in his mercy; and in generation and generation the sothfastnes of hym. Thus our forefathers said and sung in heart and mouth and with their tongues made confession to salvation. There are but few words here which require explanation: Ver. 3, Wittes, "wot ye, know ye." Ver. 4, Schrift, "confession;" schryves, "confess ye." Ver. 5, Loues, "praise ye, laud ye." Sothfastness, as above, steadfastness in the truth. ANALYSIS OF THE HUNDREDTH PSALM There are two parts in this Psalm: - I. An exhortation to praise God, and the manner in which it is to be done, Psalms 100:1-4. II.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:5
5. For Jehovah is good; His lovingkindness (endureth) for ever; And his faithfulness unto generation after generation. Israel’s fresh experience of the untiring goodness and love and faithfulness of Jehovah is an argument which should win all the nations to His service. Psalms 100:4-5. are based on Jeremiah 33:11, cp. Psalms 89:1. “Give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever,” became a standing liturgical formula after the exile. See note on Psalms 106:1.
Barnes' Notes on 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:5
5. For the Lord is good— “This last seems to be the response of the whole chorus of the priests at the instant of the firing of the sacrifice, the prefect, or precentor, having begun the previous strains.”—Hammond.
Sermons on Psalms 100:5
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Christ in Genesis: Joseph's Throne by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lives of four individuals from the book of Genesis: Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Paul. He emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus as the sa |
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Of the Veracity of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the veracity of God, asserting that God is true in His essence, works, and words. He explains that God's truth is intrinsic to His nature, distinguishing Him f |
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Belief in God and His Goodness by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining belief in God and His goodness, likening it to a safety rope that helps us navigate through life's challenges. He re |
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An Ocean of Sweetness—without One Drop of Bitterness by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God is the ultimate source of goodness and sweetness, portraying Him as an ocean of pure delight without any bitterness. He contrasts God’s perfect na |
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The Goodness of God Is the Highest Prayer by Julian of Norwich | Julian of Norwich emphasizes the importance of cleaving to the Goodness of God through prayer, highlighting that true worship and delight come from faithfully praying to God Himsel |
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If God Answers Prayer by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes that God answers prayer not because of human merit or goodness, but solely due to His inherent goodness and lovingkindness. He challenges the notion that cert |
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Rejoice in God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, through the words of George Herbert and William Bernard Ullathorne, emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the goodness of the Lord. She encourages believe |