Psalms 100:5
What does Psalms 100:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 100:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 100:5 means
The concluding verse provides the ultimate and enduring reasons for all the preceding calls to worship. "For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, and his faithfulness unto all generations" summarizes God's immutable character. His goodness encompasses all His benevolent attributes, while His "lovingkindness" (Hebrew: *hesed*) speaks of His steadfast, covenantal love that never ceases. His "faithfulness" assures us of His unwavering reliability and truthfulness through all time. These attributes are eternal and form the unshakable foundation for our continuous praise.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For the Lord is good, and his mercy is never-ending; his faith is unchanging through all generations.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For good <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah, to the age His kindness, And to generation and generation His faithfulness!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For Jehovah is good; his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever; and his faithfulness from generation to generation.
Context
This verse serves as the powerful conclusion to the entire psalm, encapsulating the core attributes of God that necessitate and sustain universal praise. It acts as the summary statement, providing the bedrock for all the commands and invitations presented throughout the psalm. By ending with God's eternal goodness, lovingkindness, and faithfulness, it leaves the reader with a profound and lasting reason to continually offer Him adoration and thanksgiving, reinforcing the entire message.
v.4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.
v.5This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 34:6
And Jehovah passed by before him, and proclaimed, Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth;
- Psalms 107:8
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
- Psalms 106:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
- Psalms 118:1
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
- Nahum 1:7
Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.
- Hebrews 6:13
For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,
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