KJV ORIGINAL
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look for the LORD and his power, keep seeking his presence always.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is encouraging people to actively pursue a relationship with God and his strength every day, not just occasionally.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's psalm of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, around 1000 BC. David had just established Jerusalem as Israel's capital and wanted to centralize worship there. The psalm was meant to be sung by the Levites as part of regular temple worship, emphasizing the importance of continually seeking God rather than just during special occasions.
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