Property: Purpose
From Psalms: Layer by Layer
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The purpose of Psalm 100 was probably to serve as a guide during part of the liturgy (that is, the ritual performance) of a thanksgiving celebration at the Jerusalem temple. The psalm would likely have been recited by one or multiple chorus leaders (probably priests/Levites) who were addressing the gathered crowd of the people of Israel (see Story Behind below). +
The purpose of Psalm 100 was probably to serve as a guide during part of the liturgy (that is, the ritual performance) of a thanksgiving celebration at the Jerusalem temple. The psalm would likely have been recited by one or multiple chorus leaders (probably priests/Levites) who were addressing the gathered crowd of the people of Israel (see Story Behind below). +
To call all the earth (Israel, nations and nature) to praise YHWH for his wonderful deeds +
To celebrate YHWH's blessing on his people,
inviting the nations to experience the same blessing. +
To celebrate the one who fears YHWH +
To celebrate the one who fears YHWH +