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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

Psalm 100 is a thanksgiving psalm that was likely used in temple worship when the Israelites brought their offerings to God. This particular verse serves as the theological foundation for why people should praise God - because of his unchanging character. It was written during a time when the Israelites had experienced God's faithfulness through various trials and wanted to remind future generations of who God is.

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