There’s a moment in Genesis 4 that most of us blow right past. It comes in the middle of the story of Cain and Abel, sandwiched between the brothers’ offerings and the murder that follows. It’s easy to miss because the English makes it sound like a simple observation. God “had regard” for Abel. God “did not have regard” for Cain.
But in the Septuagint, the Greek word the translators chose to describe what God did when He turned His attention to Abel isn’t a word for casual observation. It’s not a glance. It’s not a passing notice.
It’s ἐπεῖδεν (epeiden). And it means something far deeper than “looked at.”
Good thoughts to draw us in appreciation to God looking upon us favorably and deeply. We recently had a similar discussion as part of our current sermon series in Acts for the passage in 3:4-5 with the lame beggar, Peter and John. May we see with our Father's eyes more consistently and faithfully.
Good thoughts to draw us in appreciation to God looking upon us favorably and deeply. We recently had a similar discussion as part of our current sermon series in Acts for the passage in 3:4-5 with the lame beggar, Peter and John. May we see with our Father's eyes more consistently and faithfully.