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Psalms 100:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For the LORD is good; his loving kindness lasts forever, and his faithfulness continues through every generation.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that God is fundamentally good, his love never runs out, and his trustworthiness extends to all people throughout all time.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 100 is a hymn of praise in the Old Testament, likely written during the time of Israel's monarchy or the post-exilic period, encouraging communal worship and thanksgiving to God. It reflects the ancient Israelite culture where expressing gratitude for God's covenant faithfulness was a key part of religious festivals and temple rituals. This verse emphasizes God's unchanging character as a basis for enduring worship across generations.

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