Bible Strands
Psalms 100:5
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The congregation, concluding a call to praise (v. 4), states the ground for that praise. The "for" (ki) makes this a reason-phrase, not a new command.
The words — חֶסֶד (chesed, H2617) is the load-bearing word: covenant loyalty, a binding fidelity rather than a fleeting emotion. It names what God does, not merely what God feels.
The thread — The identical formula appears in Psalms 106:1 and 107:1; a variant in Psalm 86:5. This is a liturgical refrain, not a one-off observation.
Why it lands — It removes the worshipper's performance from the equation: the reason to give thanks is God's demonstrated fidelity, not the worshipper's worthiness. The reader is asked to accept a claim about God's character as sufficient ground for praise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Cross-references
- Psalms 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 86:5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
- Psalms 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalms 36:5 Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.
- Psalms 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
- Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
- Psalms 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
- Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
- Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.