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For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, Yahweh saw the earth;
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God's Attentive Gaze
Commentators explain that God 'looking down' is not a passive or distant glance. The original language suggests an active, intentional bending forward to observe, like someone looking from a high window. This imagery assures believers that God is not aloof but is actively and attentively watching over the earth and His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary - From his high and holy dwelling-place, in heaven. The word here rendered…
19th Century
Baptist
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
As if God was looking down from…
16th Century
Protestant
For he hath looked down from the high place of his holiness. Now the prophet contemplates the deliverance for which he longs anxiously, as…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary From heaven, as it is explained in the next clause, which is the Lord'…
We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected.
When …
