1 Samuel 16:7 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NKJV

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

But the Lord said to Samuel
By a secret impulse upon his mind, as if he had spoken with an articulate voice to him:<…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

It was strange that Samuel, who had been so disappointed in Saul, whose appearance and stature recommended him, should judge another man by that ru…