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The Theology of Praise
Shout in triumph to Yahweh Compare 98:4.
100:2 Serve The Hebrew word used here, a‘vad, can describe work or service in general, or refer to honoring Yahweh in formal worship.
100:3 Yahweh, he is God The psalmist exhorts his audience to know that Yahweh is God (elohim). He may be drawing from Psa 99, which uses the phrase yhwh elohenu (“Yahweh our God”) four times (99:5, 8, 9).
made The psalmist is probably referring to Yahweh’s activity in making Israel into a people for Himself, though the psalmist could also be referring to Yahweh as the creator of humanity. Compare 96:6–7.
we are his. We are his people Israel’s status as God’s people draws strong connections with the exodus and subsequent events (see Exod 6:7; 19:5; Deut 7:6).
the sheep of his pasture The psalms portray God as a shepherd who watches over His people. See Ps 95:7 and note.
100:4 his gates The psalmist portrays joyous singing as worshipers enter the temple.
his courts Contributes to the image of God as king. See note on 92:13.
his name God’s name refers to His nature and character rather than a particular label. See note on 91:14.
100:5 For The psalmist declares that the earth must praise and thank God because He faithfully cares for Israel.
his loyal love God’s chesed is one of His essential characteristics. See note on 25:10.