Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
11. and his strength ] Perhaps (altering the points only of the Heb. word) and be ye strong. So LXX. (in Psa 105:4 ). A promise is sometimes expressed in Heb. by the imperative.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
1Ch 16:11
Seek the Lord and His strength.
The seeker encouraged
There are three reasons for this.
I. Because it is an evidence of grace.
II. Because their success is sure.
III. Because, when they have found, their aim and wish in seeking are fully answered. (W. Jay.)
Threefold seeking
I. The Lord for mercy
II. His strength for service.
III. His face for happiness. (A. G. Brown.)
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
[See comments on 1Ch 16:7]
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(11) And his strength.Comp. Exo. 15:2, Isa. 26:4 : Jah, Jehovah is a rock of ages (Heb.).
His face.His presence, especially in the sanctuary. True devotion is the secret of moral strength.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
His strength. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6. “Strength” put for the Ark, which was the sign of the presence of Jehovah, and the symbol of His strength. Compare Psa 105:4 with Psa 132:8, and see note on 1Ch 13:3 and Exo 25:22.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Seek: Amo 5:6, Zep 2:2, Zep 2:3
his strength: 2Ch 6:41, Psa 68:35, Psa 78:61
seek his: Psa 4:6, Psa 27:8, Psa 27:9, Psa 67:1
Reciprocal: 1Ch 22:19 – set your 2Ch 30:25 – rejoiced Psa 63:2 – To see Dan 6:20 – servest