4 For thus saith the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:
4 This is what the Lord says to Israel: "Seek me and live;
4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: "Seek me and live;
4 God's Message to the family of Israel: "Seek me and live.
4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: "Seek Me and live;
4 Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: "Come back to me and live!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 5:4
Commentary on Amos 5:1-6
(Read Amos 5:1-6)
The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we hear or forbear, the word of God shall take effect. The Lord still proclaims mercy to men, but they often expect deliverance from such self-invented forms as make their condemnation sure. While they refuse to come to Christ and to seek mercy in and by him, that they may live, the fire of Divine wrath breaks forth upon them. Men may make an idol of the world, but will find it cannot protect.