Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. They have hearts trained in greed. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. This word is used figuratively in the expressions an "evil eye" ( Matthew 20:15 ), a "bountiful eye" ( Proverbs 22:9 ), "haughty eyes" ( (6:17 marg. The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‣ "He that keepeth Israel neither slumbereth nor sleep-eth." Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (5) Three Hebrew expressions are translated by "apple of the eye": (a) 'ishon, literally, "the little man," which probably means the "pupil of the eye," it being the part of the eye in which the close onlooker may see his image reflected en miniature. But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. As the human eye may, with the slightest glance or motion, give an indication, a command, so God is able to "guide" or "counsel" His obedient child "with his eye" (Psalms 32:8). For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. New Heart English Bible If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from you. O Lord, you have searched me and known me! To the choirmaster. A cruel custom therefore sanctioned among heathen nations the putting out of the eyes of an enemy or a rival, because thus his power was most effectually shattered (Judges 16:21; 2 Kings 25:7; Jeremiah 39:7). Amen. But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Even so. The Hebrew word is always interrogative; even in Joshua 2:4 it is indirectly interrogative. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. D ‣ And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. K ), "wanton eyes" ( Isaiah 3:16 ), "eyes full of adultery" ( 2 Peter 2:14 ), "the lust of the eyes" ( 1 John 2:16 ). So Moses said, “Thus says the Lord: About midnight I will go out in the midst of Egypt, and every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the cattle. In love. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, for Joseph had made the sons of Israel solemnly swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones with you from here.” And they moved on from Succoth and encamped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”, But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. All rights reserved. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. ... After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! Of course it cannot cover every verse in Scripture that Western eyes may misread, but it encourages the reader to think again when he reads the Bible and not just adopt the "obvious" view. Geocoding T As Christians we must love our enemies. 4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. N Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Blog, A L Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Genesis 33:10. “No, please!” said Jacob. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. In the execution of justice the "eye shall not pity," i.e. ‣ (9) For the eyes of the Lord.--Literally, For Jehovah, his eyes run, &c. Run to and fro (comp. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. This is done by the law of God (19:8) or by the spirit of God (Ephesians 1:18), or it may be "darkened" and "holden" (Luke 24:16; compare Matthew 13:13; 2 Corinthians 4:4). Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. ‣ F Accursed children! 121 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help! Here our Lord describes the eye as a lamp which lights the entire body. But the margin is hardly right in making the whole verse interrogative. ‣ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Jesus said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. H Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (4) The eyes of God, as well as the "seven eyes" of the Lamb (Revelation 5:6) and the `many eyes' of the four living creatures of the Apocalypse (Revelation 4:6; also Ezekiel 1:18; 10:12) are figurative expressions for the omniscience of God (compare Hebrews 4:13; Psalms 139:16) and of His watchfulness and loving care (Jeremiah 32:19). Q They look like trees walking around.” Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and his eyes were opened. And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. The eye of the heart or mind, the organ of spiritual perception, which may be enlightened or opened (Psalms 119:18). He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 'ain, meaning "flowing"), applied (1) to a fountain, frequently; (2) to colour ( Numbers 11:7 ; RSV, "appearance," marg. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ‣ the kindly, disposition (Proverbs 22:9); of "proud", "haughty", "lofty eyes" (Psalms 18:27; 131:1; Proverbs 6:17); of the "lowly eyes" of the humble (Job 22:29 margin; compare also Luke 18:13); of "adulterous eyes", "eyes which play the harlot" (Ezekiel 6:9, in the sense of idolatrous inclinations; 2 Peter 2:14). ‣ We are not naturally able to see spiritual beauty. . NET Bible And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (1) The physical organ of sight, "the lamp of the body" (Matthew 6:22), one of the chief channels of information for man. Peter, however, was able to walk on the water by keeping his eyes on Jesus. Who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves. All these three phrases seem to indicate the pupil rather than the "apple of the eye," and designate the most sensitive part of the eye, which we protect with the greatest care. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Bible verses about eye for an eye Many people use this Old Testament saying to justify getting revenge, but Jesus said we should not seek retaliation and we should not resort to fighting. "To set the eyes" on any one is to view him with favour ( Genesis 44:21 ; Job 24:23 ; Jeremiah 39:12 ). Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Job 24:15 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. Rage or anger is shown by the "sharpening" of the eyes (Job 16:9). Such blinding or putting out of the "right eye" was also considered a deep humiliation, as it robbed the victim of his beauty, and made him unfit to take his part in war (1 Samuel 11:2; Zechariah 11:17). Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. The Bible tells us that God is always paying attention to our needs: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and … Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Selah. For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. "Between the eyes", i.e., the forehead ( Exodus 13:9 Exodus 13:16 ). The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. The expression ( Proverbs 23:31 ), "when it giveth his colour in the cup," is literally, "when it giveth out [or showeth] its eye." He gives them security, and they are supported, and his eyes are upon their ways. U Eyes may grow dim with sorrow and tears (Job 17:7), they may "waste away with griefs" (Psalms 6:7; 31:9; 88:9). I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong, why do you idly look at traitors and remain silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he? English Bible readers have wondered if this is another way of saying… ‣ They entice unsteady souls. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭8:23-25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When Jesus spits in the man’s eyes the first go around, … He faltered when he lost his concentration and looked away! I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will … For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Speak now in the hearing of the people, that they ask, every man of his neighbor and every woman of her neighbor, for silver and gold jewelry.” And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Render, I will lift up mine eyes to the hills. The doctor examined your eyes and administered a series of tests to assess the overall health of your eyes and your ability to see varying sizes and at various distances. V And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good” (Prov. A land that the Lord your God cares for. The Lord said to Moses, “Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt. Psalms 123:2. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. ‣ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". (3) The eye as an index of the mind and disposition of man. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. I think it grows. For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. “The eye is the lamp of the body. - World English Bible But as it is writun, That iye say not, ne eere herde, nether it stiede in to herte of man, what thingis God arayede to hem that louen hym; (Heb. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. ‣ WHAT WAS WRONG WITH LEAH’S EYES? This too is strange — the heart … God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Job 1:7; Job 2:2).In Zechariah 4:10 we find this very phrase: "The eyes of Jehovah, they run to and fro in all the earth." ‣ He has made everything beautiful in its time. 5 The Lord is thy keeper; the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. “Watching & Waiting” Meditations: 25. Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. Bibliography Information If the doctor detected a deficiency in your vision, you’d receive a prescription for corrective lenses that would give “new sight” to the same eyes. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. So what do you say?” ... And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? ‣ . To eye (`awan, "to watch closely," "to look maliciously at"): "Saul eyed David from that day and forward" (1 Samuel 18:9). Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. ‣ by Shawn Brasseaux The Bible says in Genesis 29:17: “Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.” What does Scripture mean that Leah was “tender eyed?” It is a difficult verse at first glance. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ... For you are all children of light, children of the day. Men were sometimes punished by having their eyes put out ( 1 Samuel 11:2 ; Samson, Judges 16:21 ; Zedekiah, 2 Kings 25:7 ). A Psalm of David. 1915. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. That your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! M The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. The Lord appeared to him from far away. The eyes of the Lord conveys the all-knowing, all-seeing limitlessness of God, and yet at the same time His personal, ever-caring nature. Jezebel, in ( 2 Kings 9:30 ) is said to have prepared for her meeting with Jehu by painting her face, or, as it reads in the margin, "put her eyes in paint." Proud member Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. ‣ Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? J Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. Eyes may "wink" in derision (Psalms 35:19; Proverbs 6:13; 10:10; compare also Proverbs 16:30; 30:17), and the harlot takes the lustling "with her eyelids" (Proverbs 6:25). So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. Our examination of God’s eyes begins with a strange detail: God has seven eyes. The eye of the heart or mind, the organ of spiritual perception, which may be enlightened or opened (Psalms 119:18). “These seven are the eyes of the Lord, which range through the whole earth.”. eyes, ὀφθαλμῶν (ophthalmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3788: The eye; fig: the mind's eye. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. Excellent book! Christians are warned against "eye-service" ( Ephesians 6:6 ; Colossians 3:22 ). B Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. So that your giving may be in secret. “For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. To `lift up the eyes' (Genesis 13:10 et passim) means to look up or around for information and often for help; to `turn away the eye' or `hide the eyes' indicates carelessness and lack of sympathy (Proverbs 28:27); to `cast about the eyes,' so that they "are in the ends of the earth" (Proverbs 17:24) is synonymous with the silly curiosity of a fool, and with the lack of attention of him who is everywhere but at his work. R The custom of painting the eyes is alluded to in 2 Kings 9:30 , RSV; Jeremiah 4:30 ; Ezekiel 23:40 , a custom which still prevails extensively among Eastern women. (c) bath-`ayin, literally, "the daughter of the eye" (Psalms 17:8; Lamentations 2:18). Our eyes are the entrance to our hearts and minds and, … A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. When Jesus walked on the water, the disciples were terrified. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, ... Visit the Bible online to search for words if you don’t know the specific passage your’re looking for. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Then Asa was angry with the seer and put him in the stocks in prison, for he was in a rage with him because of this. W They are not hidden from me, nor is their iniquity concealed from my eyes. Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! And Asa inflicted cruelties upon some of the people at the same time. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In one of his prophetic visions, Zechariah (c. 500 b.c.) For my eyes are on all their ways. William Tyndale (/ ˈ t ɪ n d əl /; sometimes spelled Tynsdale, Tindall, Tindill, Tyndall; c. 1494 – c. 6 October 1536) was an English scholar who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution. "eye"); (3) the face ( Exodus 10:5 Exodus 10:15 ; Numbers 22:5 Numbers 22:11 ), in Numbers 14:14 , "face to face" (RSV marg., "eye to eye"). Hallelujah!” And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great.” ... First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. The eye, to be useful, was to be "single," i.e. ‣ ‣ A Psalm of David. This was used in the … Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Psalms 123:2 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. Bible verses related to Eyes from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Matthew 6:22 - The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye … (b) babhah, literally, "the gate of the eye" (Zechariah 2:8). Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. also Jeremiah 5:1. Several oriental languages have very similar expressions (Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalms 17:8; Proverbs 7:2). --ED.). He leads me beside still waters. They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. So we do not lose heart. Salem Media Group. Topical Bible Something more than the use of the natural eyes and ears and brains must happen. (The practice of painting the eyelids to make the eyes look large, lustrous and languishing is often alluded to in the Old Testament, and still extensively prevails among the women of the East, and especially among the Mohammedans. 15:3). The Bible speaks of the "good" margin, or "bountiful" eye, i.e. General Editor. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. If your eye is good your whole body will be full of light. Psalm 32:8 ESV / 89 helpful votes. For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into fiery hell. And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst.’”. (Comp. Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? It is not natural and so perhaps Elisha’s prayer is one that we all need, “that we may see.” Ordinary sight is something… Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. 121 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Bible scholar Adam Clarke noted: “It seems that the Jews had made this law [an eye for an eye] . The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. ‣ Bible Dictionaries - Easton's Bible Dictionary - Eye, Bible Dictionaries - Smith's Bible Dictionary - Eye, Encyclopedias - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Eye, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. not be deflected from the dictates of the law by favorable or unfavorable impressions (Deuteronomy 19:13 et passim), nor spare (Ezekiel 5:11 et passim), and the lexicon talionis demanded "life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot" (Exodus 21:24; Deuteronomy 19:21). Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from … ‣ The next strategy in our battle for purity is guarding our eyes. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. The eyes of the Lord your God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? His eyes were like a flame of fire. (3) The eye as an index of the mind and disposition of man. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Some parts are truly eye-opening when one realizes how far removed the Biblical culture is to ours today. For thus said the Lord of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye: You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. of But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness” (Matthew 6:22-23). I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. I Publisher: OpenBible.info. S Orr, James, M.A., D.D. ‣ King James Bible The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, New King James Version Z. When we read the Bible without the help of God, the glory of God in the teachings and events of the Bible is like the sun shining in the face of a blind man. The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. This is done by the law of God (19:8) or by the spirit of God (Ephesians 1:18), or it may be "darkened" and "holden" (Luke 24:16; compare Matthew 13:13; 2 Corinthians 4:4). They may "pour down" (Lamentations 3:49), "run down with water" (Lamentations 1:16; 3:48). ‣ Y Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. For God said, “Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt.” But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Exodus 21:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his maid, that it perish; he shall let him go free for his eye 's sake. The beads or bubbles of wine are thus spoken of. Thus the Scriptures declare, for our great comfort, that God will protect and care for those that are His own. My heart faints within me!
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