Isaiah 55:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found. The condition and limit in the obtaining of the spiritual benefits (Isaiah 55:1-3):

(1) Seek the Lord.

(2) Seek Him while He is to be found (Isaiah 65:1; Psalms 32:6; Matthew 25:1-13; John 7:34; John 8:21; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 2:3; Hebrews 3:13; Hebrews 3:15).

Call ye upon him - casting yourselves wholly on His mercy (Romans 10:13). Stronger than "seek;" so "near" is more positive than "while He may be found" (Romans 10:8-9).

While he is near - propitious (Psalms 34:18; Psalms 145:18).

Isaiah 55:6

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