Isaiah 55:6

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Summary

Isaiah 55:6

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

While he is near

General references

Isaiah 1:19

Matthew 22:9

Luke 5:32

Bible References

While he is near

Cry aloud and shout for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,

For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

“I bring near My righteousness, it is not far off;
And My salvation will not delay.
And I will grant salvation in Zion,
And My glory for Israel.

For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the Lord our God whenever we call on Him?

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.
We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks,
For Your name is near;
Men declare Your wondrous works.

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.

And He has lifted up a horn for His people,

Praise for all His godly ones;

Even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him.

Praise the Lord!

And He said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations which the house of Israel are committing here, so that I would be far from My sanctuary? But yet you will see still greater abominations.”

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.

General references

“If you consent and obey,
You will eat the best of the land;

Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, invite to the wedding feast.’

I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”