till they acknowledge their offence. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:40-42). National repentance is the condition of Israel's restoration.
Seek My face. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 4:29). App-92.
seek Me early. This expression, though not found in the Pentateuch, occurs in Job 7:21; Job 8:5; Job 24:5.Psalms 63:1; Psalms 78:34.Proverbs 1:28; Proverbs 7:15; Proverbs 8:17; Proverbs 11:27; Proverbs 13:24. Hebrew rising up before dawn to seek. Not the same word as in the preceding clause. Supply the ellipsis after "early": "[they shall say] 'Come'", &c.