Is His Eye Is on the Sparrow a funeral song?

*Singer and recent newly-wed, Faith Evans, performed an absolutely beautiful rendition the classic gospel hymn, “His Eye is on the Sparrow” during Kim Porter’s funeral. Interestingly, she sang the song before to honor another member of Diddy’s family.

What Bible verse is his eye is on the sparrow?

Inspiration. The theme of the song is inspired by the words of David in the Psalms and Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew in the Bible: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye (Psalm 32:8).

What is the meaning of His Eye is on the Sparrow?

The phrase keep your eye on the sparrow means be totally focused on your objective. ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE. This phrase originated in the image of God’s watchful eye upon the sparrow, with reference to the gospel of Matthew, 10:29-32: (King James Version, 1611)

Who Wrote His Eye Is On The Sparrow lyrics?

Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
His Eye Is on the Sparrow/Composers

What does the Bible say about sparrows?

“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows” (Matt. 10:28-31).

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?

and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. The New International Version translates the passage as: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.

What does Jesus say about the sparrow?

In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither. do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly. Father feedeth them.

What did Jesus say about sparrows?

(Matthew 10:29-31; ESV)” Likewise Luke, records Jesus telling His disciples, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.

What did Jesus say about the sparrow?

What do sparrows mean in the Bible?

This is typical but Jesus spoke of this subject in a way that may seem strange to some. He used something insignificant to tell of God’s love. He used sparrows as an illustration of God’s love.

Who sings his eyes on the sparrow?

Tanya Blount
Lauryn Hill
His Eye Is on the Sparrow/Artists

What is so special about sparrows?

Sparrows are very small birds. They can reach 4 to 8 inches in length and 0.8 to 1.4 ounces in weight. Although sparrows do not belong to the group of water birds, they can swim very fast to escape from predators. Sparrows can survive between four and five years in the wild.

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