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Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, Into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
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Worship is a Public Act
Commentators explain that the 'gates' and 'courts' refer to the physical temple where God's people gathered for public worship. The verse is a literal call to enter the designated place of worship, which for Christians today means the church or any gathering for corporate praise. It's an invitation to physically join the community in worship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Enter into his gates ... - The gates which lead to his temple, or to the place of public worship.
Into his courts ...…
19th Century
Baptist
Gratitude is that oil which makes the wheels of life revolve easily; and if anybody ought to be grateful, surely we are the men and women, for whom…
16th Century
Protestant
Enter his gates. The conclusion of the psalm is almost the same as its beginning, except that he adopts a way of speaking related to the w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving The same with the gates of Zion, loved by the Lord more than all the dwelling…
This song of praise should be considered a prophecy, and even used as a prayer, for the coming of that time when all people shall know that the Lor…