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Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress; So our eyes look to Yahweh, our God, Until he has mercy on us.
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A Posture of Attentive Waiting
Multiple commentators, citing descriptions of ancient Near Eastern customs, explain that the image is of a servant standing in profound silence, with eyes fixed on their master, ready to respond to the slightest gesture or signal. This teaches a posture of prayer that is attentive, deferential, and wholly focused on discerning God's will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters ... — Or, are to the hands of their masters; or, regard the han…
19th Century
Anglican
Eyes. — As the eyes of the slave are fixed on the hand of the master or mistress, waiting for a sign or direction, so Isr…
Baptist
Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wai…
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16th Century
Protestant
Behold as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters. This comparison is very suitable for the present case. It implies that w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, as the eyes of servants [look] unto the hand of their masters; [and] as the eyes of a maiden unt…
Our Lord Jesus has taught us to look to God in prayer as our Father in heaven. In every prayer a good man lifts up his soul to God, especially when…
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