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 wrote this during a time when Israel was facing judgment for turning away from God, yet God was still offering mercy and forgiveness. This verse comes from a passage often called the 'Great Invitation,' where God calls his people back to himself before their exile to Babylon. It reflects the biblical principle that God's mercy has seasons and windows of opportunity.
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