thus saith. Note the prophetic formula (see App-82), introducing the exhortation, and emphasising it.
the Lord. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
Seek ye Me, &c.
Note this word "seek" in the several exhortations. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 12:5). App-92. As in Psalms 9:10; Isaiah 9:13.Jeremiah 10:21.Hosea 10:12.Zephaniah 1:6.
ye shall live. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 18:5, see note there. Deuteronomy 30:19). App-92. Compare Isaiah 55:3.