1 Samuel 16:7 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
5And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
6And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.
7But 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.
8Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
9Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 16:10
This verse shows that God rejected all of Jesse's older sons, emphasizing His choice of David.
Luke 2:52
Jesus grew in stature and favor, paralleling David's physical attributes.
1 Corinthians 1:27
God chooses the weak and foolish, similar to how He chose David over his brothers.
Source: 1 Samuel 16:7