Ps. 105:4 in context
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Psalms 105:4

Seek (search for, take refuge in, come before often—Hebr. darash) the Lord (Yahweh) and his strength (power) [salvation],
seek (search, pray, long for – Hebr. baqash) his face (presence) constantly (daily; forever).
[In Hebrew, two different Hebrew verbs (darash and baqash) are used, which are translated as "ask for" and "seek." The word darash describes a careful search and consists of three letters: Dalet, Resh and Shin. The Hebrew pictograms reinforce the meaning of the words. The letter Dalet depicts a door and is often associated with choices and decisions. Resh describes the front of a head, and the last letter, Shin, represents a tooth, i.e., something that crushes. The word darash lets us understand that it is about an active choice of path where one seeks God's face and his power. The word also has the meaning of frequently visiting and staying with God to consult him. The original meaning of the last Hebrew word translated "constantly" comes from the verb "to stretch" or "to extend," i.e., to seek God constantly, continually, always, and forever. There are three concepts in this verse—the Lord, his face, and his power. These are related. If God himself turns his face toward us, who can be against us, see Num. 6:26; Rom. 8:31.]
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Hebrew Masoretic text (MA), Read from right to left

דִּרְשׁוּ   יְהוָה   וְעֻזּוֹ   בַּקְּשׁוּ   פָנָיו   תָּמִיד  

Greek Septuagint (LXX), Read from left to right

ζητήσατε τὸν κύριον καὶ κραταιώθητε ζητήσατε τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ διὰ παντός

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Strongs nr Hebrew English Grammar Code
H1875
 דִּרְשׁ֣וּ (diresho)
 to seek
Verb Verb
qal ♂ pl. qal second person masculine plural

Vqv2mp
H3068
 יְהוָ֣ה (jehvah)
 YHWH Yahweh
Noun Noun
Name/Place name/place

 Npt
H9002
H5797
H9023
 וְ (ve)
עֻזּ֑ (uz)
וֹ (vó)
 and
strength
his
Conj. Conjunktion

Noun Noun
♂/♀ sing. gen. masculine och feminine singular Construct state

Suffix Suffix
pron. 3p ♂ sing. Pronominal third person masculine singular

C
Ncbsc
Sp3ms
H1245
 בַּקְּשׁ֖וּ (baqesho)
 to seek
Verb Verb
piel ♂ pl. piel second person masculine plural

Vpv2mp
H6440
H9023
 פָנָ֣י (fanaj)
ו (v)
 face
his
Noun Noun
♂ pl. gen. masculine plural Construct state

Suffix Suffix
pron. 3p ♂ sing. Pronominal third person masculine singular

Ncmpc
Sp3ms
H8548
H9016
 תָּמִֽיד (tamid)
׃
continuity
verseEnd
Noun Noun
♂/♀ sing. masculine och feminine singular Absolute state

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