Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Eye?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Eye in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about eye. This collection of 5 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

18
Total Verses
14
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Eye

  1. 1
    Psalms 33:18
    Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 33:19
    To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 34:15
    The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 119:105
    NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 121:3
    He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 121:4
    Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 121:5
    The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 21:4
    An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. An: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes the plowing: or, the light
    KJV
  9. 9
    Proverbs 27:20
    Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ecclesiastes 1:8
    All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
    KJV

Subtopics of Eye

covenant with my eyes
eye for an eye
eyes
eyes on the things above
eyes roam
gods eyes
ANTHROPOMORPHIC USES OF
For additional anthropomorphic uses of
FIGURATIVE
Of evil desire, never satisfied
The offending
Anthropomorphic uses of

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eye? (14 Verses)

Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. An: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes the plowing: or, the light
Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. never: Heb. not
All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. make: Heb. multiply prayer blood: Heb. bloods
For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.
Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eye? (4 Verses)

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. offend: or, do cause thee to offend
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Eye

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about eye. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about eye and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about eye is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on eye needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about eye with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about eye, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about eye?
Explore what the Bible says about eye. This collection of 5 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 18 key verses about eye spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about eye are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about eye compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about eye?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about eye is Psalms 33:18 — "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about eye?
Eye is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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