2 Samuel 14:25 Meaning and Explanation
“But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.”
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What Does 2 Samuel 14:25 Mean?
The narrative pauses to describe Absalom's renowned beauty, praised above all in Israel, without blemish from head to foot. His striking appearance won him the people's admiration.
Scripture often notes outward splendor only to remind us that the heart matters more, for the Lord looks not on appearance but on the heart. Absalom's flawless exterior masks a troubled soul, a warning that beauty and charm can conceal what lies within, and that God's measure of a person reaches far deeper than the eye.
2 Samuel 14:25 in the Original Language
mum (מוּם), 'blemish' -- a physical flaw; Absalom had none outwardly, yet the word hints at the unseen flaws within.
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What does 2 Samuel 14:25 mean?
Absalom is celebrated throughout Israel as flawlessly handsome.