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For thus says Yahweh to the house of Israel, Seek you me, and you shall live;
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God's Simple Invitation to Life
Commentators emphasize the profound simplicity of God's call: "Seek Me, and live." This isn't just about physical survival but about finding true life—spiritual vitality in God's favor now and eternal life to come. As Albert Barnes notes, to seek God is to find Him, and He is the very source of life. This two-part promise encapsulates the core of our duty and our hope.
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Amos
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Seek you Me, and you shall live - Literally, “seek Me; and live.” Wonderful conciseness of the word of God, which, in two words, co…
19th Century
Anglican
Seek ... live. —Seeking God is rewarded by finding Him, and this is life in the highest sense.
Baptist
And that is just the message of God to professing Christians now: Seek ye me. Get away from your mere ceremonies, from trusting in your ou…
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16th Century
Protestant
Amos here again exhorts the Israelites to repentance. This address was common to all, though the greater part, as we have said, were altogether pas…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thus says the Lord unto the house of IsraelF1 Or "yet" {a}, notwithstanding all this, though such jud…
The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we listen or disregard it, the word of …
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