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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Glances</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/glances.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/proverbs/30-13.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/glances.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Glances</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/glance.htm" title="Glance">◄</a> Glances <a href="/topical/g/glanceth.htm" title="Glanceth">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the Bible, the concept of "glances" or "looks" often carries significant weight, symbolizing a range of emotions, intentions, and spiritual truths. The act of looking or glancing can convey love, desire, judgment, or even divine insight. Throughout Scripture, glances are depicted as powerful, capable of revealing the heart's intentions and influencing relationships.<br><br><b>1. Glances of Love and Desire:</b><br><br>The Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating marital love, frequently uses the imagery of eyes and glances to express affection and desire. In <a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Song of Solomon 4:9</a> , the bridegroom declares, "You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace." Here, a single glance is portrayed as captivating and deeply moving, illustrating the profound connection between the lovers.<br><br><b>2. Glances of Judgment and Disapproval:</b><br><br>In the context of judgment, glances can signify disapproval or discernment. <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-13</a> describes a "worthless person, a wicked man," who "winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, and points with his fingers." This passage suggests that deceit and malice can be communicated through subtle, non-verbal cues, including glances.<br><br><b>3. Divine Glances:</b><br><br>The Bible also speaks of God's watchful eyes, which see all things. In <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a> , it is written, "Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion." This divine glance is one of protection and care, offering reassurance to the faithful that they are under God's watchful gaze.<br><br><b>4. Glances of Temptation and Sin:</b><br><br>The account of David and Bathsheba in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11</a> illustrates how a glance can lead to sin. David's initial look at Bathsheba bathing led to a series of sinful actions, including adultery and murder. This narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing a glance to foster sinful desires.<br><br><b>5. Glances of Recognition and Revelation:</b><br><br>In the New Testament, glances can also signify recognition and revelation. In <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Luke 22:61</a> , after Peter denies Jesus three times, "The Lord turned and looked at Peter." This glance was not one of condemnation but of profound understanding and foreknowledge, leading Peter to remember Jesus' prophecy and to repent.<br><br><b>6. Glances in Parables and Teachings:</b><br><br>Jesus often used the imagery of eyes and sight in His teachings. In <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Matthew 6:22-23</a> , He states, "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness." Here, the metaphor of the eye as a lamp underscores the importance of spiritual perception and purity.<br><br><b>7. Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In biblical times, the eyes were considered windows to the soul, and glances were powerful communicators of unspoken messages. The cultural understanding of eyes and glances in the ancient Near East adds depth to the biblical narratives, where a look could convey respect, submission, or challenge.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, glances are more than mere physical acts; they are laden with spiritual and relational significance. Whether expressing love, conveying judgment, or revealing divine truth, the act of looking is a potent symbol in the biblical narrative.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_125_christs_glances_at.htm"><span class="l">Christ's <b>Glances</b> at the Future Progress of his Kingdom, and at his <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> SAMARITAN WOMAN. (John, iv.) Section 125. Christ's <b>Glances</b> at the future<br> Progress of his Kingdom, and at his own Death. After Christ <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 125 christs glances at.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_desire_of_ages/chapter_15_at_the_marriage.htm"><span class="l">At the Marriage Feast</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A suppressed excitement pervades the company. Little groups converse together in<br> eager but quiet tones, and wondering <b>glances</b> are turned upon the Son of Mary. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 15 at the marriage.htm</font><p><a href="/library/farrar/gathering_clouds_a_tale_of_the_days_of_st_chrysostom/chapter_iii_the_agony_and.htm"><span class="l">The Agony, and the Consoler</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But now the streets were deserted, and, if any were seen abroad, they hurried along<br> with timid and stealthy tread, like ghosts, casting furtive <b>glances</b> to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii the agony and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_worlds_great_sermons_vol_2/bossuet__the_funeral_sermon.htm"><span class="l">Bossuet -- the Funeral Sermon on the Death of the Grande Conde</span></a> <br><b>...</b> reserved and dignified, but as he moved forward and his passionate utterance captured<br> his hearers, "he watched their rising emotion, the rooted <b>glances</b> of a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/bossuet the funeral sermon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xx.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xx</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that might be caused Sarah when the news of what transpired becomes known and those<br> of her own household cast scornful and embarrassing <b>glances</b> upon Sarah <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xx.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/fifteen_thousand_useful_phrases/section_i_useful_phrases.htm"><span class="l">Useful Phrases</span></a> <br><b>...</b> baleful <b>glances</b>. balmy fragrance. <b>...</b> euphuistic affectations [euphuistic = affected<br> elegance of language]. evanescent <b>glances</b> [evanescent = vanishing like vapor]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section i useful phrases.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/the_worlds_great_sermons_volume_3/wesley__gods_love_to.htm"><span class="l">Wesley -- God's Love to Fallen Man</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nay, it were well if the charge rested here: but it is certain it does not. It can<br> not be denied that it frequently <b>glances</b> from Adam to his Creator. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/wesley gods love to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/golden/conversion_of_a_high_priest_into_a_christian_worker/chapter_iii_first_day_in.htm"><span class="l">First Day in New York</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A few people, going to the Low Mass, I should judge by the solemnity of their walk,<br> men and women, sent curious <b>glances</b> at the stranger dressed in the robes on <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii first day in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/at_last/chapter_xv_the_racesa_letter.htm"><span class="l">The Races --A Letter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I wandered about, looking at the live flower beds, and giving passing <b>glances</b> into<br> booths, which I longed to enter, and hear what sort of human speech might be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter xv the racesa letter.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_10_1864/nothing_but_leaves.htm"><span class="l">Nothing but Leaves</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Where shall mercy direct its fall? See, my brethren, it <b>glances</b> not upon a man,<br> but lights upon an unconscious, unsuffering thing"a tree. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/nothing but leaves.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/glances.htm"><span class="l"><b>Glances</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Glances</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Behold, he stands behind our wall!<br> He looks in at the windows. He <b>glances</b> through the lattice. (WEB). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/glances.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/glance.htm"><span class="l">Glance (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/glance.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lattice.htm"><span class="l">Lattice (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He <b>glances</b> through<br> the lattice. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lattice.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/glanceth.htm"><span class="l">Glanceth (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/glanceth.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/windows.htm"><span class="l">Windows (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He <b>glances</b> through<br> the lattice. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/windows.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/backward.htm"><span class="l">Backward (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (adv.) Alt. of Backwards. 2. (a.) Directed to the back or rear; as, backward<br><b>glances</b>. 3. (a.) Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/backward.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/roe.htm"><span class="l">Roe (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hart. Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He <b>glances</b><br> through the lattice. (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT). Song <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/roe.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/almsgiving.htm"><span class="l">Almsgiving (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ie "So far from trumpeting your almsgiving before the public, do not even let it<br> be known to yourself." Jesus here, Calvin well says, "silently <b>glances</b> at a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/almsgiving.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/alms.htm"><span class="l">Alms (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ie "So far from trumpeting your almsgiving before the public, do not even let it<br> be known to yourself." Jesus here, Calvin well says, "silently <b>glances</b> at a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/alms.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/looks.htm"><span class="l">Looks (76 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a young hart. Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows.<br> He <b>glances</b> through the lattice. (WEB). Song of Songs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/looks.htm - 28k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.blog/interracial-marriage.html">What does the Bible say about interracial marriage? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Glances (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13</a></span><br />There is a generation, O how full of pride are their eyes! O how their brows are lifted up!<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/2-9.htm">Song of Songs 2:9</a></span><br />My beloved is like a roe or a young hart. Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He <span class="boldtext">glances</span> through the lattice.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/glances.htm">Glances</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glancing.htm">Glancing (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glances.htm">Glances (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/peereth.htm">Peereth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shew.htm">Shew (226 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/show.htm">Show (1340 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/glance.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Glance"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Glance" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/glanceth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Glanceth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Glanceth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>