The term "looketh" is an archaic form of the verb "look," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies the act of directing one's gaze or attention towards something or someone. In the context of Scripture, "looketh" can carry both literal and metaphorical meanings, often reflecting deeper spiritual truths and moral teachings.

Biblical Usage:

1. Literal Observation:
· In many instances, "looketh" is used to describe the physical act of seeing. For example, in the context of observing the natural world or witnessing events, it emphasizes the act of perception. This can be seen in passages where individuals are described as looking upon something with their eyes, highlighting the importance of witnessing God's creation or events unfolding in His divine plan.

2. Moral and Spiritual Implications:
· The term often carries a moral or spiritual dimension, particularly in the context of temptation and sin. In Matthew 5:28 , Jesus teaches, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Here, "looketh" is not merely about seeing but involves an intentional and sinful desire, illustrating the internal nature of sin that goes beyond physical actions.

3. Divine Observation:
· "Looketh" is also used to describe God's omniscient gaze upon humanity. In Proverbs 15:3 , it is written, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good." This usage underscores the belief in God's all-seeing nature, where nothing escapes His notice, and He is aware of all human actions and intentions.

4. Faith and Expectation:
· The act of looking can also symbolize faith and expectation. In Psalm 121:1-2 , the psalmist declares, "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Here, "looketh" conveys a sense of hope and reliance on God's providence and protection.

5. Judgment and Accountability:
· In the context of judgment, "looketh" can imply a call to self-examination and accountability. James 1:23-24 uses the metaphor of looking into a mirror to describe self-reflection: "For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like." This passage encourages believers to not only hear the Word but to act upon it, using "looketh" as a metaphor for introspection and transformation.

Theological Significance:

The use of "looketh" in Scripture often serves as a reminder of the importance of where and how we direct our attention. It challenges believers to be mindful of their thoughts and desires, recognizing that God sees beyond outward appearances to the heart's intentions. The term also reassures believers of God's constant watchfulness and care, encouraging them to look to Him in faith and trust. Through its various applications, "looketh" invites reflection on the nature of human perception and divine oversight, urging a life lived in accordance with God's will and under His watchful eye.

My Beloved is Like a Roe or a Young Hart: Behold He Standeth ...
... 9. My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold he standeth behind our wall;
he looketh forth at the windows, showing himself through the lattice. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/9 my beloved is like.htm

Psalm XXXIII.
... 13. "The Lord looketh from Heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men"
(ver.13). From the souls of the righteous, the Lord looketh ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxiii.htm

Matt. v. 27, 28
... V.27, 28. "Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, [742] Thou shalt
not commit adultery; but I say unto you, that every one who looketh upon a ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xvii matt v 27.htm

Of the Joy of a Good Conscience
... Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the
heart:(2) man looketh on the deed, but God considereth the intent. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter vi of the joy.htm

Weak People Fall an Easy Prey to Heresy, which Derives Strength ...
... But says (the Scripture), "the eyes of the Lord are lofty." [1870] "Man looketh
at the outward appearance, but God looketh at the heart." [1871] "The Lord ...
/.../the prescription against heretics/chapter iii weak people fall an.htm

Chapter xii.
... Book I. Chapter XII. 33. "Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou
shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter xii.htm

The Shepherd Boy of Bethlehem.
... "Look not on his countenance or on the height of his stature, because I have refused
him, for the Lord seeth not as man seeth, for man looketh on the outward ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xix the shepherd boy.htm

Of Faith
... What harm or what injury could any temporal adversity in this present life do to
the man who, with firm faith, looketh forward to that eternal and supreme and ...
/.../ugolino/the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter ii of faith.htm

The Shepherd-King
... Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I
have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the shepherd-king.htm

1 Thessalonians iii. 8-May
... said to him, Look not on his countenance, nor on the height of his stature; because
I have rejected him: for God seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the ...
/.../homily iv 1 thessalonians iii.htm

Looketh (202 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Looketh (202 Occurrences). Looketh occurs 202 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
/l/looketh.htm - 6k

Attentively (35 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:42 and the Philistine looketh attentively, and seeth David, and despiseth
him, for he was a youth, and ruddy, with a fair appearance. (YLT). ...
/a/attentively.htm - 16k

Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... Genesis 18:2 and he lifteth up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing
by him, and he seeth, and runneth to meet them from the opening of the tent ...
/l/lifteth.htm - 27k

Looks (76 Occurrences)
... the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and
it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it ...
/l/looks.htm - 28k

Sore (156 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 13:3 And when the priest looketh on the sore in the skin of the flesh,
and the hair in the sore is turned white, and the sore looketh deeper than the ...
/s/sore.htm - 40k

Boweth (53 Occurrences)
... Genesis 18:2 and he lifteth up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing
by him, and he seeth, and runneth to meet them from the opening of the tent ...
/b/boweth.htm - 22k

Jeshimon (6 Occurrences)
... Jeshimon (6 Occurrences). Numbers 21:20 And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in
the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon. ...
/j/jeshimon.htm - 11k

Divideth (20 Occurrences)
... Genesis 33:1 And Jacob lifteth up his eyes, and looketh, and lo, Esau is coming,
and with him four hundred men; and he divideth the children unto Leah, and ...
/d/divideth.htm - 12k

Aware (44 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Matthew 24:50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh
not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, (KJV WBS NIV). ...
/a/aware.htm - 19k

Sabbath-day (23 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 46:1 Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: The gate of the inner court that looketh
toward the east shall be shut the six working-days; but on the sabbath-day ...
/s/sabbath-day.htm - 13k

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