KJV ORIGINAL
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look for the LORD while you can still find him; call out to him while he is still close by.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging people to turn to God now while the opportunity is available, because there may come a time when it's too late.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during a time of spiritual decline and impending exile by the Babylonians in the 8th-7th century BC. He urged them to turn back to God amidst their unfaithfulness and the coming judgment, emphasizing that God's mercy and invitation for restoration were still available. This verse is part of a broader call in Isaiah 55 for the nation to seek spiritual renewal while God's offer remained accessible.
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