The Look of God
J. Caryl. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth… I. God looks upon all things DISTINCTLY. He looks upon every parcel and opens the whole pack of human affairs. II. He beholds every thing and person PERFECTLY, fully, quite through. III. IN SEEING HE GOVERNS EVERYTHING EFFECTUALLY, and works it to His own ends. IV. HE SEETH ALL THINGS TOGETHER. (J. Caryl.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. WEB: For the eyes of Yahweh run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars."