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Berean Standard Bible

“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.”

Isaiah 55:6

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Study note

Isaiah 55 is a generous invitation to come to God and receive life freely, like a banquet offered without money. After inviting the thirsty and describing God's everlasting covenant, the prophet turns to an urgent call.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

World English Bible (WEB)

Seek Yahweh while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Make search for the Lord while he is there, make prayer to him while he is near:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Buscad á Jehová mientras puede ser hallado, llamadle en tanto que está cercano.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Este es el momento oportuno para buscar al Señor. Ahora que está cerca es cuando deben llamarlo.

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