Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Seeth not
Looketh
On the heart
Bible References
Seeth not
Luke 16:15
And he said to them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly exalted among men is an abomination before God.
1 Peter 2:4
To whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but in the sight of God chosen, honored,
1 Peter 3:4
but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Looketh
John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
2 Corinthians 10:7
Ye look at the outward appearance. If any one trusteth to himself that he belongeth to Christ, let him of himself consider this again, that as he belongeth to Christ, so also do we.
On the heart
Acts 1:24
And they prayed saying, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou hast chosen
Hebrews 4:13
and there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and laid open to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Revelation 2:23
And her children I will slay with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give to every one of you according to your works.