In the context of the Bible, the term "inspected" often refers to the act of examining or evaluating something or someone with care and attention. This concept is seen throughout Scripture in various forms, whether it be God inspecting the hearts of individuals, leaders inspecting the work of others, or the faithful being called to inspect their own lives.

Divine Inspection

One of the most profound aspects of inspection in the Bible is the divine inspection by God. The Scriptures frequently emphasize that God examines the hearts and minds of individuals. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord tells Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This passage highlights God's ability to inspect beyond the superficial, focusing on the inner character and intentions of a person.

Similarly, in Jeremiah 17:10, it is written, "I, the LORD, search the heart; I test the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve." This verse underscores the thoroughness of God's inspection, which is not limited to outward actions but extends to the very thoughts and motivations of individuals.

Human Inspection

The Bible also records instances where human leaders are called to inspect or evaluate situations, people, or work. In the book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem before undertaking the task of rebuilding them. Nehemiah 2:13-15 describes his careful examination: "So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpents and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and its gates that had been destroyed by fire."

This inspection was crucial for Nehemiah to understand the extent of the damage and to plan effectively for the reconstruction. It demonstrates the importance of careful evaluation and planning in leadership and stewardship.

Self-Inspection

Believers are also encouraged to inspect their own lives and conduct. In 2 Corinthians 13:5, Paul exhorts the Corinthians, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?" This call to self-examination is a vital aspect of Christian living, urging believers to continually assess their faith and alignment with Christ's teachings.

The practice of self-inspection is further supported by passages such as Psalm 139:23-24, where David prays, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." This prayer reflects a desire for God to inspect one's life and guide them in righteousness.

Inspection in Worship and Offerings

In the Old Testament, inspection was also a part of worship and offerings. The Israelites were required to present offerings that were without blemish, necessitating careful inspection. Leviticus 22:21 states, "When anyone presents a fellowship offering to the LORD to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering from the herd or flock, it must be without blemish or defect to be acceptable."

This requirement for inspection ensured that the offerings were pure and acceptable to God, symbolizing the need for holiness and integrity in worship.

In summary, the concept of inspection in the Bible encompasses divine examination, human evaluation, self-assessment, and the scrutiny of offerings. It serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity, accountability, and the pursuit of righteousness in the life of a believer.(imp. & p. p.) of Inspect.7663a. sabar -- to inspect, examine
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Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
... The local priest inspected the healed leper, and if he was found clean or cured,
he was purified by the use of two birds, cedar wood, scarlet and hyssop, razor ...
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The Withered Fig Tree
... observation is this"There are in the world cases of forward, but fruitless, profession;
our second observation will be this"These will be inspected by King ...
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The Cleansing of the Temple - the Sign,' which is not a Sign.
... to about 2d.), according to the animal inspected, [1800] it is but reasonable to
suppose that a similar fee may have been exacted for examining the ordinary ...
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Thoughts on Mind and on Style
... see what is before them, and that, accustomed to the exact and plain principles
of mathematics, and not reasoning till they have well inspected and arranged ...
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Slavery
... They were carefully inspected by the dealers, who looked at their teeth, felt their
muscles, made them run and walk"with loads and without"to satisfy ...
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Prayer and Fervency
... work. She inspected, with all her quickness of eye and love of order the
whole of the house in which she had been carried to die. ...
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His First Continental Journey.
... The next day they went to Duesselthal, and inspected the institution there. The
Count Von-der-Recke conducted them himself through every department. ...
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Introduction.
... When the reader has followed our delineation to the close, and inspected every feature
of this virtuous queen, we trust the decision of his heart will be yet ...
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Eligius, Bishop of Noyon.
... life. In his youth, his father, Eucherius, apprenticed him to a celebrated
goldsmith, who inspected the public mint at Limoges. ...
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The Lost Sheep.
... it impossible for the shepherd to detect the absence of one by merely looking to
them in the lump and from a distance; he must have minutely inspected them ere ...
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Inspected (18 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Inspect. Multi-Version Concordance
Inspected (18 Occurrences). Exodus 3:16 Go, and thou ...
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Inspect (22 Occurrences)
... YLT). Job 5:24 And thou hast known that thy tent 'is' peace, And inspected
thy habitation, and errest not, (Root in YLT RSV). Job ...
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Inspectest (2 Occurrences)

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Rivulet (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:9 Thou hast inspected the earth, and waterest it, Thou makest it very
rich, the rivulet of God 'is' full of water, Thou preparest their corn, When ...
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Errest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Errest (1 Occurrence). Job 5:24 And thou hast known that
thy tent 'is' peace, And inspected thy habitation, and errest not, (YLT). ...
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Destroyest (10 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Isaiah 26:14 Dead -- they live not, Rephaim, they rise not, Therefore Thou
hast inspected and dost destroy them, Yea, thou destroyest all their memory. ...
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Probe (6 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Psalms 17:3 Thou hast proved my heart, Thou hast inspected by night,
Thou hast tried me, Thou findest nothing; My thoughts pass not over my mouth. ...
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Blushing (6 Occurrences)
... Yea, they are not at all ashamed, Yea, blushing they have not known, Therefore they
do fall among those falling, In the time I have inspected them, They stumble ...
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Appeareth (31 Occurrences)
... and hast said unto them: Jehovah, God of your fathers, hath appeareth unto me, God
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, I have certainly inspected you, and ...
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Supported (43 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 20:27 and the sons of Israel have been inspected, and supported, and go
to meet them, and the sons of Israel encamp before them, like two flocks of ...
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