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Psalms 100:2 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 100:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 100 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.”
Psalms 100:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 100:2
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. This verse pairs two imperatives defining worship's essential character: service and joy. "Serve" (ivdu, עִבְדוּ) means to labor, work, or serve as a slave. The same verb describes Israel's bondage in Egypt (avodah). Yet here, service to Yahweh is not oppressive slavery but joyful privilege."With gladness" (b'simchah, בְּשִׂמְחָה) transforms duty into delight. Simchah denotes exuberant joy, mirth, and celebration—the emotional state at weddings, harvests, and festivals. Serving God should not be grim obligation but glad respo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 100:2
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“Rejoice!”
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving”
“which you have redeemed”
“and with gladness of heart”
“every man of Judah and Jerusalem”
“continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple”
“for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
“and pour out my soul within me”
“you”
“you”