Gods Eyes
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The concept of "God's Eyes" in the Bible is a profound theme that reflects His omniscience, omnipresence, and intimate involvement with His creation. The eyes of God symbolize His ability to see and know all things, His watchful care over His people, and His righteous judgment upon the earth.

Omniscience and Omnipresence

The eyes of the Lord are often associated with His all-knowing nature. Proverbs 15:3 states, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good." This verse underscores the belief that nothing escapes God's notice, whether it be acts of righteousness or deeds of wickedness. His eyes are everywhere, seeing all actions and intentions of the heart.

In Psalm 139:1-2 , David acknowledges God's intimate knowledge of him: "O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar." This passage highlights the personal and comprehensive nature of God's awareness, as His eyes perceive not only external actions but also internal thoughts and motives.

Watchful Care

God's eyes are also a symbol of His protective and caring nature towards His people. In 2 Chronicles 16:9 , it is written, "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." This verse illustrates God's active involvement in the lives of the faithful, as He seeks to support and strengthen those who are committed to Him.

The imagery of God's eyes watching over His people is further emphasized in Psalm 33:18 : "Behold, the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion." Here, the eyes of God are depicted as a source of comfort and assurance for those who revere Him, promising His steadfast love and protection.

Righteous Judgment

In addition to His care and knowledge, God's eyes are also associated with His role as a just judge. Habakkuk 1:13 declares, "Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing." This verse reflects the holiness of God and His intolerance for sin, indicating that His eyes discern and judge iniquity.

The theme of divine judgment is further explored in Revelation 1:14 , where the apostle John describes the glorified Christ: "The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire." The fiery eyes of Christ symbolize His penetrating vision and the purifying judgment He brings upon the world.

Conclusion

The biblical portrayal of God's eyes encompasses His omniscience, His vigilant care for His people, and His righteous judgment. These attributes serve as a reminder of God's intimate involvement in the world and His unwavering commitment to justice and truth.
Topical Bible Verses
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.
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Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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Malachi 2:16
For the LORD, the God of Israel, said that he hates putting away: for one covers violence with his garment, said the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that you deal not treacherously.
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The Gods of Egypt
... Again and again he pressed the wounded hand to his lips, his eyes dimmed with tears
of compunction. ... "Ah, ye generous gods! indulge me still further. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xv the gods of.htm

Of the Idols which the Gentiles Think to be Gods.
... In the Wisdom of Solomon: "All the idols of the nations they counted gods, which
neither have the use of their eyes for seeing, nor their nostrils to receive ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/59 of the idols which.htm

Argument: Octavius Attests the Fact that Men were Adopted as Gods ...
... do they not argue the contemptible and disgraceful characters of your gods? ... is the
son of the ever youthful Apollo; Neptune with sea-green eyes; Minerva with ...
/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter xxi argument octavius attests the.htm

The Absurdity and Shamefulness of the Images by which the Gods are ...
... bone was broken, and he had a lame leg, and had one of his eyes knocked out. And
again that of Demetrius, who was raised to the rank of the gods; and where he ...
/.../exhortation to the heathen/chapter iv the absurdity and shamefulness.htm

The Constellations and the Genii Very Indifferent Gods the Roman ...
... be enclosed within your city-walls; there is C??culus also, to deprive the eyes of
their ... To pass hastily by all others, [1063] you account as gods the sites of ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xv the constellations and the.htm

Impure Loves Ascribed to the Gods.
... And let them be superior to grief:". "A woful sight mine eyes behold: a man. ... But
when the "father of men and gods" mourns for his son,". "Woe, woe! ...
/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter xxi impure loves ascribed to.htm

The Heathen Gods from Heathen Authorities
... appealing even to your own conscience to determine whether they be truly gods, as
you ... Your eyes are open, yet they see not; your ears are unstopped, yet they ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter i the heathen gods from.htm

Absurd Representations of the Gods.
... If the absurdity of their theology were confined to saying that the gods were created ...
whom he begat of his mother Rhea; or of Demeter, as having two eyes in the ...
/.../a plea for the christians/chapter xx absurd representations of the.htm

In the Creation of the World, and all Things in It, the True God ...
... as his court,"adorn and display his majesty,"like soldiers, have their eyes always
turned ... Nay, they are more than once called Gods, because the Deity is in ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 14 in the creation.htm

How Sin came In
... the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know, that in the day ye eat thereof,
then your eyes shall be opened; and ye shall be as gods, knowing good ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/how sin came in.htm

Resources
What does the Bible mean by “you are gods” / "ye are gods" in Psalm 82:6 and John 10:34? | GotQuestions.org

What Greek gods are mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

How many gods are there? | GotQuestions.org

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