1 Samuel 16:7
Read 1 Samuel 16:7 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.
King James Version (modern wording)
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 sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
1 Samuel 16:7 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.”
1 Samuel 16:7 (BSB)
Context of 1 Samuel 16:7
God sends the prophet Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a new king in place of Saul. Samuel sees Jesse's oldest son Eliab and assumes he is the one, but God says he does not judge by appearance or height. David, the youngest son, is then called in from the sheep and anointed.
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Questions about 1 Samuel 16:7
What does 1 Samuel 16:7 say?
1 Samuel 16:7 in modern King James wording reads: "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 sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."
Where is 1 Samuel 16:7 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 16:7 is verse 7 of chapter 16 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
What is the context of 1 Samuel 16:7?
God sends the prophet Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a new king in place of Saul. Samuel sees Jesse's oldest son Eliab and assumes he is the one, but God says he does not judge by appearance or height. David, the youngest son, is then called in from the sheep and anointed.