Psalm 53:2

Old Testament • 10 words with Strong's data

"God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God."

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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down from

שָׁמַיִם

shâmayim

H8064

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r...

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upon the

בֵּן

bên

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...

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of

אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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to

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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if there were

אִישׁ

ʼîysh

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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that did

בִּין

bîyn

H995

to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand

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that did

בָּקַשׁ

bâqash

H1245

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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Key Terms in This Verse

understand H995

בִּין bîyn

to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand

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looked H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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seek H1245

בָּקַשׁ bâqash

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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heaven H8064

שָׁמַיִם shâmayim

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)

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see H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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any H376

אִישׁ ʼîysh

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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men H582

אֱנוֹשׁ ʼĕnôwsh

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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children H1121

בֵּן bên

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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Cross References

Isaiah 55:6 cross-reference

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

2 Chronicles 15:2 cross-reference

And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake ...

Psalm 27:8 cross-reference

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

Psalm 111:10 cross-reference

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.

2 Chronicles 19:3 cross-reference

Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.

Jeremiah 16:17 cross-reference

For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

Jeremiah 23:24 cross-reference

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.

Psalm 102:19 cross-reference

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

Deuteronomy 4:6 cross-reference

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understandi...

1 Chronicles 28:9 cross-reference

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the ...

Psalm 10:4 cross-reference

The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

Psalm 11:4 cross-reference

The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

Job 28:28 cross-reference

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

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