


1 Samuel 16:7
Bible Versions
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
But the LORD {H3068} said {H559} unto Samuel {H8050}, Look {H5027} not on his countenance {H4758}, or on the height {H1364} of his stature {H6967}; because I have refused {H3988} him: for the LORD seeth not as man {H120} seeth {H7200}; for man {H120} looketh {H7200} on the outward appearance {H5869}, but the LORD {H3068} looketh {H7200} on the heart {H3824}.
But ADONAI said to Sh'mu'el, "Don't pay attention to how he looks or how tall he is, because I have rejected him. ADONAI doesn't see the way humans see - humans look at the outward appearance, but ADONAI looks at the heart."
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.