Verse 7

1 Samuel 16:7

World English Bible

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7 But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as man sees. For man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר יְהוָ֜ה אֶל שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל אַל תַּבֵּ֧ט אֶל מַרְאֵ֛/הוּ וְ/אֶל גְּבֹ֥הַּ קוֹמָת֖/וֹ כִּ֣י מְאַסְתִּ֑י/הוּ כִּ֣י לֹ֗א אֲשֶׁ֤ר יִרְאֶה֙ הָ/אָדָ֔ם כִּ֤י הָֽ/אָדָם֙ יִרְאֶ֣ה לַ/עֵינַ֔יִם וַ/יהוָ֖ה יִרְאֶ֥ה לַ/לֵּבָֽב

English Translation

And the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him; for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

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Chapter 16 Context

1 Yahweh said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king... Focus ↗

2 Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” Yahweh said, “Take a heifer with you... Focus ↗

3 Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. You shall anoint to me him whom... Focus ↗

4 Samuel did that which Yahweh spoke, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him t... Focus ↗

5 He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to th... Focus ↗

6 When they had come, he looked at Eliab, and said, “Surely Yahweh’s anointed is before him.” Focus ↗

7 But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have...

8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this on... Focus ↗

9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. He said, “Yahweh has not chosen this one, either.” Focus ↗

10 Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. Samuel said to Jesse, “Yahweh has not chosen the... Focus ↗

11 Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your children here?” He said, “There remains yet the youngest. Behold... Focus ↗

12 He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with a handsome face and good appearance. Yahweh said... Focus ↗

13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the middle of his brothers. Then Yahweh’s Spir... Focus ↗

14 Now Yahweh’s Spirit departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him. Focus ↗

15 Saul’s servants said to him, “See now, an evil spirit from God (Elohim) troubles you. Focus ↗

16 Let our lord now command your servants who are in front of you to seek out a man who is a skillful p... Focus ↗

17 Saul said to his servants, “Provide me now a man who can play well, and bring him to me.” Focus ↗

18 Then one of the young men answered, and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite w... Focus ↗

19 Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.” Focus ↗

20 Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by Davi... Focus ↗

21 David came to Saul, and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer. Focus ↗

22 Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.” Focus ↗

23 When the spirit from God (Elohim) was on Saul, David took the harp, and played with his hand; so Sau... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 1 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 16 (23 verses)
Version: World English Bible

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