Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
Parallel translations
- WEB This is what Yahweh of Armies says: “Consider your ways.
- BSB This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.
- NKJV Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!
- NASB The Lord of armies says this: “Consider your ways!
- NLT “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!
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Quick answer
God repeats His call to 'consider your ways,' pressing the people toward genuine reflection and change. The repetition underscores its urgency.
Overview
By restating the summons of verse 5, God emphasizes that mere awareness is not enough; reflection must lead to action. The repetition signals the seriousness of their situation and His patient appeal. It prepares the way for the clear command that follows in verse 8.
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Cross-references · 4
- Ps 119:59–60I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
- Hag 1:5Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
- Phil 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
- Isa 28:10For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
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