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[When thou saidst], Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

When thou saidst, Seek {H1245} ye my face {H6440}; my heart {H3820} said {H559} unto thee, Thy face {H6440}, LORD {H3068}, will I seek {H1245}.

"My heart said of you, 'Seek my face.'"Your face, ADONAI, I will seek.

My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.

Commentary

Psalms 27:8 in the King James Version captures a beautiful moment of divine-human interaction – God's invitation and the believer's heartfelt response. It highlights the personal and relational nature of faith.

Context

Psalm 27 is a psalm of David, expressing profound confidence in God's protection and presence even in the face of fear and opposition. It moves from declarations of trust in the opening verses to a deep longing for God's dwelling place and presence. Verse 8 occurs within this context of seeking refuge and connection with the divine.

Key Themes

  • God's Invitation: The verse begins with God's directive, "Seek ye my face." This is not a command given from a distance, but an invitation to draw near and experience His presence and favor.
  • The Heart's Response: The psalmist's "heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek" demonstrates a willing and immediate response to God's call. It signifies a deep inner desire aligned with God's will.
  • Seeking God's Face: In biblical language, seeking God's "face" (פנים, panim) is more than just seeking physical sight; it represents seeking His presence, favor, communion, and intimate knowledge of Him.
  • Personal Devotion: The dialogue is intensely personal ("my heart said unto thee"). This underscores that faith is not merely ritualistic but involves a direct, personal relationship with God.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "face," panim (פנים), is significant. While it can mean a physical face, in the context of seeking God's face, it often denotes His presence, attention, or favor. To "seek God's face" is to actively pursue His presence and relationship, desiring His approval and guidance.

Reflection

This verse provides a timeless model for prayer and devotion. It reminds us that God initiates the relationship by inviting us to seek Him. Our part is to respond with a willing heart, turning our attention and desire towards Him. It encourages believers to make the active pursuit of God's presence a central priority, trusting that when we seek Him with all our heart, we will find Him. This verse is an affirmation that the desire to know God more deeply is itself a response to His prior call.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 105:4 (45 votes)

    Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

  • Jeremiah 29:12 (35 votes)

    Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

  • Jeremiah 29:13 (35 votes)

    And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

  • Isaiah 55:6 (25 votes)

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

  • Isaiah 55:7 (25 votes)

    Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

  • Psalms 119:58 (25 votes)

    ¶ I intreated thy favour with [my] whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.

  • Psalms 24:6 (20 votes)

    This [is] the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.