Psalm 100:4
New International Version
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

New Living Translation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.

English Standard Version
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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

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

New King James Version
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

New American Standard Bible
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.

NASB 1995
Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.

NASB 1977
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name.

Legacy Standard Bible
Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.

Amplified Bible
Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, bless and praise His name.

Christian Standard Bible
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

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

Contemporary English Version
Be thankful and praise the LORD as you enter his temple.

English Revised Version
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: give thanks unto him, and bless his name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Enter his gates with a song of thanksgiving. Come into his courtyards with a song of praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name.

Good News Translation
Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving; go into its courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise him.

International Standard Version
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Thank him and bless his name,

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

NET Bible
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name!

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

Webster's Bible Translation
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.

World English Bible
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, "" His courts with praise, "" Give thanks to Him, bless His Name.

Young's Literal Translation
Enter ye His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise, Give ye thanks to Him, bless ye His Name.

Smith's Literal Translation
Come ye into his gates with confession, his enclosures with praise: confess ye to him, praise his name.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Go ye into his gates with praise, into his courts with hymns: and give glory to him. Praise ye his name:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.

New American Bible
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name;

New Revised Standard Version
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful to him and bless his name;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise; Give thanks unto Him, and bless His name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with hymns; give thanks to him, praise his name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Shout for Joy to the LORD, All You Lands
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
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. / 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.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Psalm 95:2
Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.

Psalm 118:19-21
Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. / This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. / I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

Psalm 107:22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

Psalm 116:17
I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. 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—

Psalm 34:1-3
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

Psalm 145:1-2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. 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.

Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:8-10
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.


Treasury of Scripture

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

enter

Psalm 65:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.

Psalm 66:13
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

Psalm 116:17-19
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD…

be thankful

Psalm 96:2
Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

Psalm 103:1,2,20-22
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name…

Psalm 145:1,2
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever…

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Psalm 100
1. An exhortation to praise God, cheerfully
3. For his greatness
4. And for his power














Enter His gates with thanksgiving
This phrase invites worshipers to approach God with a heart full of gratitude. In the context of ancient Israel, the "gates" refer to the entrance of the Temple in Jerusalem, where the Israelites would come to offer sacrifices and worship. Thanksgiving was a central aspect of worship, reflecting an acknowledgment of God's provision and blessings. The act of entering with thanksgiving signifies a readiness to honor God, recognizing His sovereignty and goodness. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Philippians 4:6, which encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving.

and His courts with praise;
The "courts" refer to the outer areas of the Temple where people gathered to worship. Praise is an expression of admiration and reverence for God's character and deeds. In the historical context, the Temple was the focal point of Jewish worship, and entering its courts with praise was a communal act of acknowledging God's majesty. This practice is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to continually offer a "sacrifice of praise" (Hebrews 13:15). The emphasis on praise highlights the importance of recognizing God's holiness and power.

give thanks to Him
This phrase underscores the importance of gratitude in the believer's relationship with God. Giving thanks is not merely a ritualistic act but a heartfelt response to God's faithfulness and mercy. In the cultural context of the Psalms, thanksgiving was often expressed through psalms, hymns, and offerings. The call to give thanks is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which instructs believers to give thanks in all circumstances. This attitude of gratitude is foundational to a life of worship and devotion.

and bless His name.
To "bless His name" means to honor and exalt God's character and reputation. In biblical times, a name was more than just an identifier; it represented the essence and attributes of a person. Blessing God's name involves acknowledging His holiness, righteousness, and love. This act of blessing is a form of worship that aligns with the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Hallowed be Your name" (Matthew 6:9). It reflects a deep reverence for God and a desire to see His name glorified among all people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 100, traditionally attributed to King David, who is expressing a call to worship and gratitude.

2. Gates and Courts
Symbolic references to the temple in Jerusalem, representing the presence of God and the place of worship.

3. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.

4. Israel
The original audience of the Psalm, called to worship and thank God for His faithfulness and provision.

5. Temple Worship
The context in which the Psalm was likely used, involving rituals and sacrifices as acts of worship.
Teaching Points
The Attitude of Gratitude
Cultivate a heart of thankfulness as a daily practice, recognizing God's goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances.

Entering God's Presence
Approach God with reverence and joy, understanding that thanksgiving and praise are keys to experiencing His presence.

Blessing God's Name
Acknowledge and honor God's character and deeds, making it a habit to speak well of Him in all situations.

Community Worship
Engage in corporate worship as a vital expression of faith, joining with others to celebrate and give thanks to God.

Spiritual Discipline
Develop the discipline of thanksgiving and praise as a spiritual practice that transforms our perspective and aligns us with God's will.Verse 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. Psalm 96:2; Psalm 145:21).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Enter
בֹּ֤אוּ (bō·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

His gates
שְׁעָרָ֨יו ׀ (šə·‘ā·rāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

with thanksgiving
בְּתוֹדָ֗ה (bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

and His courts
חֲצֵרֹתָ֥יו (ḥă·ṣê·rō·ṯāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

with praise;
בִּתְהִלָּ֑ה (biṯ·hil·lāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise

give thanks
הֽוֹדוּ־ (hō·w·ḏū-)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to Him
ל֝֗וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

[and] bless
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

His name.
שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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