Psalms 100:2
Psalms 100:2 in Multiple Translations
Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Serve Jehovah with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.
Give worship to the Lord with joy; come before him with a song.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with joyful songs!
Serue the Lord with gladnes: come before him with ioyfulnes.
Serve Jehovah with joy, come before him with singing.
Serve the LORD with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
And I will understand in the unspotted way, when thou shalt come to me. I walked in the innocence of my heart, in the midst of my house.
We should worship Yahweh gladly! We should come before him singing joyful songs.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 100:2
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Psalms 100:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עִבְד֣וּ
אֶת
יְהוָ֣ה
בְּ/שִׂמְחָ֑ה
בֹּ֥אוּ
לְ֝/פָנָ֗י/ו
בִּ/רְנָנָֽה
עִבְד֣וּ
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/שִׂמְחָ֑ה
simchâh
H8057
joy
Prep | N-fs
בֹּ֥אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לְ֝/פָנָ֗י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
בִּ/רְנָנָֽה
rᵉnânâh
H7445
triumphing
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 100:2
עִבְד֣וּ
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֣ה
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.
בְּ/שִׂמְחָ֑ה
simchâh
H8057
"joy"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.
בֹּ֥אוּ
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.
לְ֝/פָנָ֗י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
בִּ/רְנָנָֽה
rᵉnânâh
H7445
"triumphing"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a triumphant shout for joy, like the joyful singing in Psalm 100. It's about celebrating with a loud, ringing cry. In the Bible, it's often used to describe worship and praise.
Definition: ringing cry, shout (for joy)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: joyful (voice), singing, triumphing. See also: Job 3:7; Psalms 63:6; Psalms 100:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 100:2
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- Context
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- Psalms 100:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 100:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 100:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
- Sermons on Psalms 100:2
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
1Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philippians 4:4 | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! |
| 2 | Psalms 71:23 | When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. |
| 3 | Psalms 95:2 | Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. |
| 4 | Acts 2:46–47 | With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:47 | Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart in all your abundance, |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 20:27–28 | Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. |
| 7 | Psalms 107:21–22 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 8 | Psalms 42:4 | These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 12:12 | And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 16:11 | and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. |
Psalms 100:2 Summary
[Psalms 100:2 tells us to serve the Lord with gladness and come into His presence with joyful songs. This means we should worship and obey God with a happy and thankful heart, like David did in Psalms 9:1-2. We can do this by living our lives in a way that honors God, as in John 14:15, and by singing and praising Him with joy, as in Ephesians 5:19-20. By doing so, we can experience the joy and love of God in our lives, and we can bring joy to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to serve the Lord with gladness?
Serving the Lord with gladness means to worship and obey Him with a joyful and thankful heart, as seen in Psalms 100:2 and also in Psalms 9:1-2 where David declares his whole heart will sing to the Lord.
Why are we called to come into His presence with joyful songs?
We are called to come into His presence with joyful songs because God is a God of joy and love, as expressed in Psalms 16:11, and our worship should reflect that, bringing us closer to Him.
How can I serve the Lord with gladness in my daily life?
You can serve the Lord with gladness by living a life of obedience to His Word, as in John 14:15, and by doing everything for His glory, as in Colossians 3:23-24, with a heart full of joy and thanksgiving.
What is the significance of joyful songs in worship?
Joyful songs in worship, as mentioned in Psalms 100:2, are significant because they express our gratitude and love for God, and they help to create an atmosphere of joy and celebration in our worship, as seen in Ephesians 5:19-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can express your joy and gratitude to God in your daily life?
- How can you incorporate joyful songs into your personal worship and prayer time?
- What are some things that bring you joy, and how can you use those things to serve and worship the Lord?
- In what ways can you come into God's presence with a heart of joy and thanksgiving, even in difficult times?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 100:2
Serve the Lord with gladness,.... Not with a slavish fear, under a spirit of bondage, as the Jews under the legal dispensation; not in the oldness of the letter, but in the newness of the Spirit:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 100:2
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
Psalms 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.Ver. 2. Serve the Lord with gladness] The Cabbalists have a proverb, The Holy Ghost singeth not but out of a glad heart. Cheerfulness is much called for in both Testaments, God loveth a cheerful server.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
Verse 2. Serve the Lord with gladness] It is your privilege and duty to be happy in your religious worship. The religion of the true God is intended to remove human misery, and to make mankind happy. He whom the religion of Christ has not made happy does not understand that religion, or does not make a proper use of it.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 100:2
2. Serve] The homage of worship takes the place of the homage of submission (Psalms 2:11); and now the nations can draw near with joy instead of fear. singing] Cp. Psalms 95:1; Psalms 98:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 100:2
Serve the Lord with gladness - That is, In your worship, and in all your acts of obedience. Let there be joy in this service.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 100:2
2. Serve the Lord with gladness—Different from “serve the Lord with fear,” Psalms 2:11.
Sermons on Psalms 100:2
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My Jesus, I Love Thee (Brookyln Tabernacle Service) by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the deep love and devotion we should have for Jesus, encouraging believers to express their affection through worship and song. He reflects on the grace of G |
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Whatever Happened to Joy by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the various forms of sadness and tragedy that people experience in life, such as illness, death, and uncertainty. However, the speaker emphasi |
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God Is Worthy of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the privilege and importance of worship, focusing on the scene in Revelation 5 where the Lamb is found worthy to open the book and receive worship from all c |
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William Booth Preaching - Actual Voice by William Booth | This sermon emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord with gladness and reaching out to those in need, highlighting the call to help the poor, the wretched, the innocent childr |
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Desiring God by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for believers to hunger for God and be convicted of their worldly desires. He argues that discipleship requires a complete surrende |
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Encouraging Each Other at the End of the Age by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the importance of believers coming together in small groups for mutual ministry, encouragement, and prayer. It highlights the need for Christians to stir up |
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Law & Grace by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is able and willing to meet all our needs. He highlights that God's eyes are constantly searching the earth for those whose hearts |