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God saw the children of Israel, and God was concerned about them.
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God's Active Awareness
When the Bible says God 'saw' and 'took knowledge' of Israel, commentators explain this was not passive observation. The terms imply an active, compassionate gaze. Scholars like John Gill note the Hebrew word for 'knew' suggests a favorable regard, love, approval, and intimate awareness of their suffering, signaling that help was on the way.
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Reformed Baptist
And God looked upon the children of Israel With an eye of pity and compassion, and saw all the hardships they labour…
Presbyterian
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