Psalms 53:2New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were [any] that did understand, that did seek God.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek after God.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there were any that did understand, That did seek after God.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were [any] that did understand, that did seek God.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— God looked down from the heavens upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— God, out of the heavens, looked down upon the sons of men,—To see whether there was one that showed wisdom, Enquiring after God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— God from the heavens looked on the sons of men, To see if there be an understanding one, [One] seeking God.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— God looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that would vnderstand, and seeke God.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— God looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that did vnderstand, that did seeke God.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— Elohim looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were [any] that did understand, that did seek Elohim. |
´Élöhîm
אֱלֹהִים
430 {0430} Primeאֱלֹהִים'elohiym{el-o-heem'}
Plural of H0433; 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 superlative.
looked down
8259 {8259} Primeשָׁקַףshaqaph{shaw-kaf'}
A primitive root; properly to lean out (of a window), that is, (by implication) peep or gaze (passively be a spectacle).
z8689 <8689> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818) Mood - Perfect (See H8816) Count - 2675
from heaven
8064 {8064} Primeשָׁמַיִםshamayim{shaw-mah'-yim}
The second form being dual of an unused singular; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; 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).
x4480 (4480) Complementמִןmin{min}
For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.
upon
x5921 (5921) Complementעַל`al{al}
Properly the same as H5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural, often with prefix, or as conjugation with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications.
the children
1121 {1121} Primeבֵּןben{bane}
From H1129; 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 H0001, H0251, etc.).
of men,
120 {0120} Primeאָדָם'adam{aw-dawm'}
From H0119; ruddy, that is, a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.).
to see
7200 {7200} Primeרָאָהra'ah{raw-aw'}
A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitively, intransitively and causatively).
z8800 <8800> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Infinitive (See H8812) Count - 4888
if there were
3426 {3426} Primeיֵשׁyesh{yaysh}
Perhaps from an unused root meaning to stand out, or exist; entity; used adverbially or as a copula for the substantive verb ( H1961); there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection).
[ any] that did understand,
7919 {7919} Primeשָׂכַלsakal{saw-kal'}
A primitive root; to be (causeatively make or act) circumspect and hence intelligent.
z8688 <8688> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818) Mood - Participle (See H8813) Count - 857
that did seek
1875 {1875} Primeדּרשׁdarash{daw-rash'}
A primitive root; properly to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication to seek or ask; specifically to worship.
z8802 <8802> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Participle Active (See H8814) Count - 5386
x853 (0853) Complementאֵת'eth{ayth}
Apparently contracted from H0226 in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely).
´Élöhîm
אֱלֹהִים.
430 {0430} Primeאֱלֹהִים'elohiym{el-o-heem'}
Plural of H0433; 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 superlative. |
Psalms 53:2
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were [any] that did understand, that did (c) seek God.
(c) By which he condemns all knowledge and understanding that tends not to seek God. |
- looked:
Psalms 11:4 The LORD [is] in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne [is] in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
Psalms 33:13-14 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. ... From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalms 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
Jeremiah 16:17 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 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.
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- any that:
Psalms 111:10 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.
Deuteronomy 4:6 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 understanding people.
Job 28:28 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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- seek:
Psalms 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts.
Psalms 27:8 [When thou saidst], Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
1 Chronicles 28:9 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 thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
2 Chronicles 15:2 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 him, he will forsake you.
2 Chronicles 19:3 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.
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
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