What other scriptures emphasize God's omniscience and awareness of our actions? Key Verse: Hosea 5:3—God Knows His People “I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you are engaged in prostitution; Israel is defiled.” The Lord speaks with absolute certainty: nothing about His covenant people escapes His notice—neither their worship nor their wandering. Old Testament Echoes of God’s Omniscience • Psalm 139:1-4 – “O LORD, You have searched me and known me… Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.” • Psalm 33:13-15 – “The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men… He considers all their works.” • Proverbs 5:21 – “For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.” • Job 34:21 – “For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step.” • Jeremiah 23:24 – “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” • 2 Chronicles 16:9 – “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.” • 1 Samuel 16:7 – “For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” New Testament Affirmations • Hebrews 4:13 – “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” • Matthew 10:29-31 – “Not one of [the sparrows] will fall to the ground apart from your Father… even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” • John 2:24-25 – Jesus “knew them all… He knew what was in a man.” • Revelation 2:23 – “I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.” • 1 John 3:20 – “God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.” Thread Running Through Scripture From Hosea’s warning to Israel to John’s visions of Christ among the churches, the same truth stands: God actively sees, evaluates, and responds to every thought, word, and deed. His knowledge is immediate, personal, and complete. Practical Implications for Daily Life • Assurance: The One who “knows all things” also numbers the hairs of your head, so no need slips past His care. • Accountability: Every hidden motive is visible to Him, urging sincerity and integrity. • Guidance: Because His eyes are on every path, seeking His counsel is always the wisest course. • Comfort: When misunderstood or unseen by others, each faithful act is fully known and valued by the Lord. Quick Reference List Hosea 5:3; Psalm 139:1-4; Psalm 33:13-15; Proverbs 5:21; Job 34:21; Jeremiah 23:24; 2 Chronicles 16:9; 1 Samuel 16:7; Hebrews 4:13; Matthew 10:29-31; John 2:24-25; Revelation 2:23; 1 John 3:20 |
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