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seek his face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Inquire of Yahweh and His strength; Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Search for the LORD and for His strength; seek His face always. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Trust the LORD and his mighty power. Worship him always. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Seek ye the LORD and his strength; seek his face evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Search for the LORD and his strength. Always seek his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Go to the LORD for help, and worship him continually. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength. Always look to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength. Seek his face forever more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Seek YHWH and His strength, "" Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Seek ye Jehovah and His strength, Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Seek ye Jehovah and his strength, seek his face always.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Seek ye the Lord, and his power: seek ye his face evermore. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Seek the Lord and his virtue. Seek his face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rely on the mighty LORD; constantly seek his face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his presence continually.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Seek the LORD and his strength, pray before him continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Seek LORD JEHOVAH and his strength! Pray before him constantly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Seek ye the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Seek the Lord and be strong, seek his face continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4692" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">David's Psalm of Thanksgiving</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: dir·šū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">Seek out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: wə·‘uz·zōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">and His strength;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: baq·qə·šū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">His face</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">always.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Psalm 105:4</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a></span><br />You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8</a></span><br />My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a></span><br />But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a></span><br />Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.</p><p class="hdg">Seek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/5-6.htm">Amos 5:6</a></b></br> Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour <i>it</i>, and <i>there be</i> none to quench <i>it</i> in Bethel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/2-2.htm">Zephaniah 2:2,3</a></b></br> Before the decree bring forth, <i>before</i> the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD'S anger come upon you… </p><p class="hdg">his strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">2 Chronicles 6:41</a></b></br> Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a></b></br> O God, <i>thou art</i> terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel <i>is</i> he that giveth strength and power unto <i>his</i> people. Blessed <i>be</i> God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-61.htm">Psalm 78:61</a></b></br> And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.</p><p class="hdg">seek his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a></b></br> <i>There be</i> many that say, Who will shew us <i>any</i> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8,9</a></b></br> <i>When thou saidst</i>, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm <i>or</i> Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; <i>and</i> cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/17-37.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-37.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-14.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">David's festival sacrifice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">The psalm of thanksgiving</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Seek out the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of actively pursuing a relationship with God. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, King David is celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a symbol of God's presence among His people. Seeking the LORD involves prayer, worship, and obedience to His commandments. This call to seek God is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a>, where the Israelites are encouraged to seek God with all their heart and soul. It reflects a continual, intentional effort to know God more deeply.<p><b>and His strength;</b><br>The strength of the LORD refers to His power and might, which are available to those who seek Him. In the historical context, Israel often relied on God's strength for victory in battles and deliverance from enemies. This strength is not merely physical but also spiritual, providing believers with the fortitude to endure trials and overcome sin. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> speaks of those who wait on the LORD renewing their strength, highlighting the divine empowerment that comes from God.<p><b>seek His face always.</b><br>Seeking God's face implies a desire for His presence and favor. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the face of a king represented his attention and approval. To seek God's face is to desire a close, personal relationship with Him, characterized by intimacy and communion. This pursuit is not a one-time event but a lifelong endeavor, as indicated by the word "always." <a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8</a> captures this sentiment, where David expresses his heart's desire to seek God's face continually. This phrase also points to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who reveals the face of God to humanity (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who organized the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and established worship practices, including the psalm of thanks where this verse is found.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its return to Jerusalem was a significant event in Israel's history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Ark was brought, symbolizing the central place of worship and the heart of Israel's spiritual life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph_and_his_brothers.htm">Asaph and his brothers</a></b><br>Levites appointed by David to minister before the Ark, leading worship and thanksgiving to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were called to worship and seek the Lord, as instructed by David in this psalm of thanks.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god.htm">The Importance of Seeking God</a></b><br>Seeking the Lord is not a one-time event but a continual pursuit. It involves a deliberate effort to draw near to God through prayer, worship, and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/relying_on_god's_strength.htm">Relying on God's Strength</a></b><br>Recognize that human strength is insufficient for life's challenges. We are called to depend on God's strength, which is made perfect in our weakness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_face.htm">Seeking God's Face</a></b><br>This phrase implies a desire for a personal relationship with God, beyond just seeking His blessings. It involves intimacy and a longing to know Him more deeply.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_our_spiritual_walk.htm">Consistency in Our Spiritual Walk</a></b><br>The word "always" suggests that seeking God should be a constant part of our lives, not just during times of need or crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship_in_seeking_god.htm">The Role of Worship in Seeking God</a></b><br>Worship, as demonstrated by David and the Levites, is a vital component of seeking God. It aligns our hearts with His and opens us to His presence and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_soaking_prayer.htm">What is the purpose of soaking prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_seek_god.htm">What does it mean to seek God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_show_answered_prayers.htm">Does God provide evidence of answering prayers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">And his strength.</span>--Comp. <a href="/exodus/15-2.htm" title="The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.">Exodus 15:2</a>, <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm" title="Trust you in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:">Isaiah 26:4</a> : "Jah, Jehovah is a rock of ages" (Heb.).<p><span class= "bld">His face.</span>--His presence, especially in the sanctuary. True devotion is the secret of moral strength.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 11-14.</span> - The call to thanksgiving and to the praise of adoration is nosy in these verses suceeded by an earnest admonition to practical seeking of the Lord, and mindful obedience to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Seek out</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּרְשׁ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(dir·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and His strength;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֻזּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘uz·zōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seek</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּקְּשׁ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(baq·qə·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">always.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek you Yahweh and his strength (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>