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God's Intentional Gaze
Scholars explain that God “looking down” is not a passive glance but an intense, deliberate investigation. The original Hebrew suggests God “bending forward” to examine humanity closely. This imagery emphasizes that God's conclusion about human sinfulness is not a casual observation but the result of a perfect and thorough assessment from His heavenly throne.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 14:2
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord looked down from heaven - The original word here, שׁקף (shâqaph) - conveys the idea of “bending forward,” and thu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 14:2
19th Century
Bishop
Looked down. —Literally, bent forward to look as from a window (Compare to Song of Solomon 6:10).
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 14:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
They have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 14:2
16th Century
Theologian
Jehovah looked down from heaven. God Himself is here introduced as speaking on the subject of human depravity, and this renders David's di…
John Gill
On Psalms 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men
As he did when all flesh has corrupted its way, and before…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. The sinner described here is an atheist, one who says there is no Judge or Governor of t…