Bible Themes · Humanity

Knowledge, God's of humanity

God knows all people comprehensively, their nature, their deeds and their thoughts. He understands every aspect of their lives, past, present and future.

God knows all people

1 Kings 8:39 parallel 2 Chronicles 6:30 See also Job 34:21; Psalm 7:9; Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 23:24, Jeremiah 32:19; Acts 1:24

be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart — for You alone know the hearts of all men —

God knows his own people

2 Timothy 2:19 See also 1 Corinthians 8:3; Galatians 4:9

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

He knows them by name

Isaiah 43:1 See also Exodus 33:17; Isaiah 45:3–4

But now, this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

He knows them individually and intimately

Jeremiah 1:5 See also Psalm 119:168, Psalm 139:1–16; 1 Corinthians 13:12

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

He knows their needs and troubles

Matthew 6:31–32 See also Psalm 34:15, Psalm 142:3; Jeremiah 18:23; Matthew 6:7–8

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

He knows their sin

Hebrews 4:13 See also Isaiah 48:8; Jeremiah 29:23; Hosea 5:3; Amos 5:12

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

The knowledge of Jesus Christ

He knows all people

John 2:25 See also Matthew 12:25 parallel Luke 11:17; Mark 2:8 parallels Matthew 9:4, Luke 5:22

He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

He knows them by name

John 10:3 See also John 10:14

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

He knows their needs and troubles

Revelation 2:9 See also Revelation 2:13

I know your affliction and your poverty — though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.

He knows their sins

Revelation 3:15–16 See also Revelation 3:1–2

I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other! So because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to vomit you out of My mouth!

He knows their past and future

John 4:16–18 See also John 1:47, John 4:39Matthew 26:33–34 parallels Mark 14:29–30, John 13:37–38

Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband. In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”
Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.

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