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Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
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For giving grateful praise. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/100.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/100.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/100.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/100.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/100.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/100.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a loud shout to Yahweh, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/100.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/100.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of thanksgiving. Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/100.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout triumphantly to the LORD, all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/100.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all ye lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/100.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shout praises to the LORD, everyone on this earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/100.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/100.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A psalm of thanksgiving.] Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/100.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, all the world! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/100.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Shout to the LORD all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/100.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/100.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A thanksgiving psalm. Shout out praises to the LORD, all the earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/100.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Psalm of thanksgiving.] Shout for joy to the LORD, all you lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/100.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all ye lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/100.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/100.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING. Shout to YHWH, all the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/100.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Shout to Jehovah, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/100.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chanting for praise. Shout ye to Jehovah, all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/100.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/100.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 99:1>A Psalm of Confession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/100.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/100.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/100.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />MAKE a joyful noise to the LORD, all you lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/100.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise LORD JEHOVAH all the Earth!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/100.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout unto the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/100.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/100-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12348" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Shout for Joy to the LORD, All You Lands</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/8426.htm" title="8426: lə·ṯō·w·ḏāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. avowal, or adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers.">of thanksgiving.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: hā·rî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout."> Make a joyful noise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5-6</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">1 Chronicles 16:23-24</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">2 Chronicles 20:19</a></span><br />And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-14.htm">Zephaniah 3:14</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">Zechariah 2:10</a></span><br />“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a></span><br />And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-11.htm">Romans 15:11</a></span><br />And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all you lands.</p><p class="hdg">make</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></b></br> Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all <i>ye that are</i> upright in heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1,5</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1,4</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … </p><p class="hdg">all ye lands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Psalm 68:32</a></b></br> Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1</a></b></br> O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/98-8.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/psalms/99-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/98-6.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/88-10.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/99-9.htm">Thanksgiving</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/102-15.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-11.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/106-38.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/107-8.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Thanksgiving</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 100</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, cheerfully</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">For his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">And for his power</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/100.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/100.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A Psalm of thanksgiving.</b><br>This title indicates the purpose of the psalm, which is to express gratitude and praise to God. Thanksgiving psalms are a distinct category within the Psalter, often reflecting a communal or individual response to God's faithfulness and provision. The act of thanksgiving is deeply rooted in Israelite worship practices, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-15</a>, where offerings of thanksgiving were part of the sacrificial system. This psalm serves as a model for worship, emphasizing the importance of gratitude in the believer's relationship with God.<p><b>Make a joyful noise to the LORD,</b><br>The phrase "make a joyful noise" suggests an exuberant and vocal expression of praise. This is not a quiet or reserved act but one of loud and enthusiastic celebration. The Hebrew word for "joyful noise" can also be translated as "shout," indicating a public declaration of God's greatness. This form of worship is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15</a>, where David and all Israel shouted with joy as the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. The emphasis on joy reflects the believer's response to God's goodness and sovereignty.<p><b>all the earth.</b><br>This phrase extends the call to worship beyond Israel to include all nations and peoples. It reflects the universal scope of God's reign and the prophetic vision of all creation acknowledging Him, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22-23</a>, where every knee is said to bow to God. The inclusion of "all the earth" anticipates the New Testament revelation of the gospel being for all people, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations. This universal call to worship underscores the belief that God's glory is to be recognized and celebrated by all of creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_the_earth.htm">All the Earth</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the universal call to worship, inviting every nation and people to participate in the praise of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to King David, who composed many psalms as expressions of worship and devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>The call to make a joyful noise is not limited to Israel but extends to all the earth, highlighting God's sovereignty over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be characterized by joy and enthusiasm, reflecting the goodness and greatness of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a></b><br>The phrase "make a joyful noise" implies active engagement in worship, encouraging believers to express their praise audibly and energetically.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_worship.htm">Inclusivity in Worship</a></b><br>The invitation to all the earth underscores the inclusivity of God's call, reminding us that worship transcends cultural and national boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_faithfulness.htm">Response to God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Our joyful noise is a response to God's enduring faithfulness and love, as seen throughout the psalms and the broader biblical account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_100.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 100</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_non-believers_shout_joyfully.htm">How can “all the earth” (Psalm 100:1) be expected to shout joyfully if many do not believe in or acknowledge this God? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_psalm_117_so_brief_yet_universal.htm">If Psalm 117 asserts a universal truth, why does it appear so succinct and offer no elaboration or context for its sweeping claims? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_trusting_in_jesus_entail.htm">What are the Psalms of Praise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/100.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Make a joyful noise.</span>--See <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm" title="Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.">Psalm 98:4</a>.<p><span class= "bld">All ye lands.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">all the earth.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/100.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Make a joyful</span> <span class="cmt_word">noise unto the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1, 2</a>, and the comment <span class="accented">ad loc</span>.). <span class="cmt_word">All ye lands;</span> literally, <span class="accented">all the earth.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/100-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of thanksgiving.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְתוֹדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṯō·w·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8426.htm">Strong's 8426: </a> </span><span class="str2">An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Make a joyful noise</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִ֥יעוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rî·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mar, to split the ears, shout</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝יהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/99-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 99:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 99:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/100-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 100:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 100:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>