Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 100:3
Psalms 100:3 (KJV) speaks to belonging to God, identity in Christ, and belonging — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”
Ephesians 2:19“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Galatians 3:28“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.”
Revelation 21:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 100:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 100:3 reads: "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." The verse speaks to belonging to God, identity in Christ, and belonging. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 100 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 100:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 100:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 100.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 100:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 100:3 include Ephesians 2:19, John 1:12, and Deuteronomy 7:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 100:3 deepens the theme of belonging to God.
How can I pray with Psalms 100:3?
Read Psalms 100:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.