Psalms 100:3

Know ye that the LORD he [is] God: [it is] he [that] hath made us, and not we ourselves; [we are] his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Know {H3045} ye that the LORD {H3068} he is God {H430}: it is he that hath made {H6213} us, and not we ourselves; we are his people {H5971}, and the sheep {H6629} of his pasture {H4830}.

Be aware that ADONAI is God; it is he who made us; and we are his, his people, the flock in his pasture.

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.

Know ye that Jehovah, he is God: It is he that hath made us, and we are his; We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Commentary

Psalms 100:3 (KJV)

"Know ye that the LORD he [is] God: [it is] he [that] hath made us, and not we ourselves; [we are] his people, and the sheep of his pasture."

Commentary

This verse provides the fundamental reasons for the joyful worship and thanksgiving called for in the preceding verses of Psalm 100. It is a clear declaration of God's identity and our relationship to Him.

  • Historical and Cultural Context: Psalm 100 is often identified as a "todah" or thanksgiving psalm, likely used in temple worship. It calls the entire earth to worship the LORD, emphasizing His goodness and mercy (verse 5). Verse 3 grounds this worship in the very nature of God and humanity's origin and relationship with Him.
  • Key Themes:
    • God's Sovereignty: The declaration "the LORD he is God" asserts His supreme and unique divine nature.
    • Divine Creation: "it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves" directly attributes our existence to God's creative act, denying any self-origination or reliance on human power for life itself.
    • Relationship and Belonging: "we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture" defines humanity's relationship with God in terms of covenant (His people) and care (sheep of His pasture). This emphasizes God's ownership, guidance, and provision for those who belong to Him.
  • Linguistic Insights: The Hebrew phrase "ื”ื•ึผื ืขึธืฉื‚ึธื ื•ึผ ื•ึฐืœึนื ืึฒื ึทื—ึฐื ื•ึผ" (*hu asanu v'lo anachnu*) strongly emphasizes "He made us, and not we ourselves." The repetition of the pronoun "He" (ื”ื•ึผื - *hu*) highlights God as the active agent. The imagery of "sheep of his pasture" is a common and tender metaphor throughout the Old Testament for God's care and protection of His people.
  • Cross-references: This verse echoes the creation account (Genesis 1:1) and the theme of God as the good shepherd (Psalm 23:1, John 10:11). The idea of being "His people" is central to God's covenant relationship with Israel and, in the New Testament, with the church (1 Peter 2:9).
  • Practical Application: Understanding that God made us and that we belong to Him fundamentally shapes our identity and purpose. This knowledge should humble us, assure us of His care, and motivate us to live in a way that honors our Creator and Shepherd, offering Him the worship and thanksgiving He deserves.
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Cross-References

  • Psalms 95:6 (41 votes)

    O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

  • Psalms 95:7 (41 votes)

    ยถ For he [is] our God; and we [are] the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

  • Psalms 46:10 (35 votes)

    Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

  • Psalms 119:73 (33 votes)

    ยถ JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

  • John 17:3 (29 votes)

    And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  • Ephesians 2:10 (28 votes)

    For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

  • 1 John 5:20 (19 votes)

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.