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Psalms 53:2 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 53:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 53 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.”
Psalms 53:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 53:2
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. This verse presents God's comprehensive survey of humanity, searching for wisdom and spiritual seeking. The language is anthropomorphic—describing God in human terms—to communicate divine scrutiny of human hearts and actions."God looked down from heaven" (Elohim mishamayim hishqif, אֱלֹהִים מִשָּׁמַיִם הִשְׁקִיף) uses shaqaf (שָׁקַף), meaning to look down, look out, gaze. This isn't casual glancing but penetrating examination. Genesis 18:16 uses this word when the LORD looked ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 53:2
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“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“and said to him”
“Seek my face, my heart said to you”
“in that you have put away the Asheroth out of the land”
“neither is their iniquity concealed from my eyes.”
“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.”
“Yahweh saw the earth;”
“in the pride of his face”