Isaiah 55:6 cpdv — Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near. "

— Isaiah 55:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 55 — Context

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Incline your ear and draw near to me. Listen, and your soul will live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, by the faithful mercies of David.

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Behold, I have presented him as a witness to the people, as a commander and instructor to the nations.

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Behold, you will call to a nation that you did not know. And nations that did not know you will rush to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel. For he has glorified you.

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Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near.

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Let the impious one abandon his way, and the iniquitous man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will take pity on him, and to our God, for he is great in forgiveness.

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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways, says the Lord.

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For just as the heavens are exalted above the earth, so also are my ways exalted above your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 55:6 say?
Isaiah 55:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near. ”
Where is Isaiah 55:6 in the Bible?
Isaiah 55:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 55, verse 6.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 55:6.
What translation should I read Isaiah 55:6 in?
Isaiah 55:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 55:6?
Isaiah 55:6 reads (CPDV): “Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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