--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 9but if you return to me and obey my…" description: "\"“9but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/722/anonymous-1_obey_9but-if-you-return-to-me-and-obey-my-com_3133.jpg" --- # 9but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even… ![“9but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/722/anonymous-1_obey_9but-if-you-return-to-me-and-obey-my-com_3133.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/722/anonymous-1_obey_9but-if-you-return-to-me-and-obey-my-com_3133.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/722/anonymous-1_obey_9but-if-you-return-to-me-and-obey-my-com_3133.jpg) > ““9but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. It promises divine gathering and protection for exiled peoples, emphasizing obedience and a promised sanctuary as a manifestation of divine will. **In simple terms:** Divine promise Key Takeaway Obedience leads to restoration Themes faith exile redemption obedience sanctuary Mood reverent comforting Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - religious counseling - missionary outreach - spiritual retreats Key Concepts theology prophecy Practical Applications - faith‑based community building - scriptural study groups Questions to Reflect On - What does obedience mean in this context? - How does the promise of a dwelling shape hope? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [“There is a secret place. A radiant sanctuary. As real as your own kitchen. More real than that. Constructed of the purest elements. 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