thus saith. Note the prophetic formula (see App-82), introducing the exhortation, and emphasising it.
the Lord. Hebrew. Jehovah.App-4.
Seek ye Me, &c.
Note this word "seek" in the several exhortations. Reference to Pentateuch (Deu_12:5). App-92. As in Psa_9:10. Isa_9:13. Jer_10:21. Hos_10:12. Zep_1:6.
ye shall live. Reference to Pentateuch (Lev_18:5, see note there. Deu_30:19). App-92. Compare Isa_55:3.