King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 16:11 Mean?
“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.”
Context
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Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
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Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
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Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
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Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
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O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(11) **And his strength.**—Comp. Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 26:4 : “Jah, Jehovah is a rock of ages” (Heb.).
**His face.**—His presence, especially in the sanctuary. True devotion is the secret of moral strength.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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