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Give thanks to him and praise his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/100.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/100.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, <i>and</i> into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, <i>and</i> bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/100.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, <i>And</i> into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, <i>and</i> bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/100.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving, <i>And</i> His courtyards with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/100.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving, <i>And</i> His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/100.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving <i>And</i> His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/100.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, bless <i>and</i> praise His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/100.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/100.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/100.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Give thanks unto him, and bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/100.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be thankful and praise the LORD as you enter his temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/100.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: give thanks unto him, and bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/100.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Enter his gates with a song of thanksgiving. Come into his courtyards with a song of praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/100.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving; go into its courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/100.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Thank him and bless his name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/100.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/100.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/100.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/100.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/100.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/100.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving, "" His courts with praise, "" Give thanks to Him, bless His Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/100.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Enter ye His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise, Give ye thanks to Him, bless ye His Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/100.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Come ye into his gates with confession, his enclosures with praise: confess ye to him, praise his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/100.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Go ye into his gates with praise, into his courts with hymns: and give glory to him. Praise ye his name: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/100.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 99:4>Enter his gates with confession, his courts with hymns, and acknowledge him. Praise his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/100.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/100.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/100.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful to him and bless his name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/100.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/100.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise; Give thanks unto Him, and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/100.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with hymns; give thanks to him, praise his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/100-4.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=12372" 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">3</span>Know 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. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">Enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: šə·‘ā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">His gates</a> <a href="/hebrew/8426.htm" title="8426: bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. avowal, or adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers.">with thanksgiving</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ḥă·ṣê·rō·ṯāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- A yard, a hamlet.">and His courts</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: biṯ·hil·lāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">with praise;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: hō·w·ḏū- (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To throw, cast. ">give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">His name.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.…<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="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15-17</a></span><br />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.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2</a></span><br />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/118-19.htm">Psalm 118:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-22.htm">Psalm 107:22</a></span><br />Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Psalm 116:17</a></span><br />I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8-10</a></span><br />“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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to him, and bless his name.</p><p class="hdg">enter</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Psalm 65:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm <i>and</i> Song of David. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Psalm 66:13</a></b></br> I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Psalm 116:17-19</a></b></br> I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD… </p><p class="hdg">be thankful</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Psalm 96:2</a></b></br> Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1,2,20-22</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, <i>bless</i> his holy name… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1,2</a></b></br> David's <i>Psalm</i> of praise. 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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 <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>, which encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving.<p><b>and His courts with praise;</b><br>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" (<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a>). The emphasis on praise highlights the importance of recognizing God's holiness and power.<p><b>give thanks to Him</b><br>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 <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, which instructs believers to give thanks in all circumstances. This attitude of gratitude is foundational to a life of worship and devotion.<p><b>and bless His name.</b><br>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" (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>). It reflects a deep reverence for God and a desire to see His name glorified among all people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who is expressing a call to worship and gratitude.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gates_and_courts.htm">Gates and Courts</a></b><br>Symbolic references to the temple in Jerusalem, representing the presence of God and the place of worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of the Psalm, called to worship and thank God for His faithfulness and provision.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a></b><br>The context in which the Psalm was likely used, involving rituals and sacrifices as acts of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_attitude_of_gratitude.htm">The Attitude of Gratitude</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of thankfulness as a daily practice, recognizing God's goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/entering_god's_presence.htm">Entering God's Presence</a></b><br>Approach God with reverence and joy, understanding that thanksgiving and praise are keys to experiencing His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_god's_name.htm">Blessing God's Name</a></b><br>Acknowledge and honor God's character and deeds, making it a habit to speak well of Him in all situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Engage in corporate worship as a vital expression of faith, joining with others to celebrate and give thanks to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discipline.htm">Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>Develop the discipline of thanksgiving and praise as a spiritual practice that transforms our perspective and aligns us with God's will.<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/what_does_'enter_his_gates'_mean.htm">What does "Enter His gates with thanksgiving" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_temple_worship_essential_in_psalm_100_4.htm">Why does the psalm present worship at the temple (“enter his gates,” Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem’s temple? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'words,_meditation'_mean.htm">What does 'Enter His gates with thanksgiving' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_thank_and_praise_god.htm">How can we express gratitude and praise to God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/100.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Enter into his gates with</span> <span class="cmt_word">thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">Be thankful unto him;</span> or, <span class="accented">give thanks unto him</span> (Revised Version). <span class="cmt_word">And bless his Name</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/96-2.htm">Psalm 96:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Psalm 145:21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/100-4.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">Enter</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֤אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His gates</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁעָרָ֨יו ׀</span> <span class="translit">(šə·‘ā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with thanksgiving</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹדָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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">and His courts</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצֵרֹתָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣê·rō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with praise;</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּתְהִלָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(biṯ·hil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוֹדוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֝֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] bless</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרֲכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ră·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His name.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving into (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/100-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 100:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 100:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/100-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 100:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 100:5" /></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>