In the biblical context, the concept of being "unnoticed" often relates to themes of humility, divine providence, and the hidden workings of God. Throughout Scripture, there are numerous instances where individuals or actions go unnoticed by human eyes but are significant in the divine narrative.

Biblical Examples:

1. David's Anointing: In 1 Samuel 16, David is initially overlooked by his father Jesse and the prophet Samuel when choosing a king from among Jesse's sons. Despite being unnoticed by men, God sees David's heart and chooses him to be king. "But the LORD said to 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'" (1 Samuel 16:7).

2. The Widow's Offering: In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus observes a poor widow giving two small coins at the temple treasury. While her offering goes unnoticed by others, Jesus highlights her act of faith and sacrifice. "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others" (Mark 12:43).

3. The Birth of Jesus: The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem was largely unnoticed by the world, occurring in a humble setting and first announced to shepherds, who were considered lowly in society. This event underscores the theme of God working through the unnoticed and the humble. "And she gave birth to her firstborn Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7).

Theological Implications:

· God's Omniscience: The Bible teaches that nothing is truly unnoticed by God. His omniscience ensures that every action, thought, and intention is known to Him. "For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He examines all his paths" (Proverbs 5:21).

· Humility and Service: The unnoticed acts of service and humility are often highlighted in Scripture as being of great value in God's eyes. Jesus taught that those who serve quietly and humbly will be exalted. "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you" (Matthew 6:3-4).

· Divine Timing and Purpose: God's purposes often unfold in ways that are initially unnoticed by humanity. The account of Esther, for example, illustrates how God orchestrates events behind the scenes for the deliverance of His people. "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14).

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to trust in God's awareness and timing, even when their efforts seem unnoticed by others. The call to live a life of faithfulness, regardless of human recognition, is a recurring theme in the Christian walk. The assurance that God sees and values the unnoticed acts of righteousness provides comfort and motivation for believers to continue in their service and devotion.3921. pareisduo -- to settle in alongside
... Word Origin from para and a comp. of eis and duno Definition to settle in alongside
NASB Word Usage crept in unnoticed (1). creep in unawares. ...
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1950. epilanthanomai -- to forget, neglect
... 1950 (from 1909 , ", fitting" and 2990 , "unnoticed") -- properly, to
overlook, especially that go with failing to notice. 1950 ...
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227. alethes -- true.
... Cognate: 227 (an adjective, derived from 1 "not" and 2990 , "unnoticed, concealed") -- ,
as it accords with (), ie because -- literally, "what can't be hidden ...
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It was Our Purpose to Leave Unnoticed those Mysteries Also into ...
... Book V. 20 It was our purpose to leave unnoticed those mysteries also into
which Phrygia is initiated? It was our purpose to leave ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/20 it was our purpose.htm

Here Leave Vulcan Unnoticed, to Avoid Prolixity; whom You all ...
... Book III. 33 We here leave Vulcan unnoticed, to avoid prolixity; whom you
all declare to be fire? We here leave Vulcan unnoticed ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/33 we here leave vulcan.htm

It is with no Loss or Disparagement Therefore of his Divine Nature ...
... True. But we, as speaking to those who know the law, have left unnoticed,
for the sake of brevity, a whole forest of testimonies. ...
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Building in Silence
... The spread of the kingdom was unnoticed by the world's great ones"Caesars, philosophers,
patricians, and it silently grew underground. Hence may flow". ...
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The Sun Stayed
... hillside. And how unnoticed it is! We only know motion by the jolts. The ...
true. That constant, unnoticed progress has an end. Our ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the sun stayed.htm

Letter ccxcix. To a Censitor.
... And even though you go unnoticed by them, you will not be unnoticed by our God.
The prizes which He has put before us for good works are great. Footnotes: ...
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Sylvanus
... themselves. Dear brethren, all the work that any of us do has to become
unnoticed after a little while. It will not last. Nobody ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/sylvanus.htm

Of the Order and the Method in which all the Four Evangelists Come ...
... At the same time, however, he mentions something which the others have left
unnoticed,"namely, the fact that He went up to Jerusalem on the day of the feast ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xlv of the order and.htm

Of the Question as to How the Four Evangelists Harmonize with Each ...
... Neither does the question deal with what he has left unnoticed,"namely, the fact
that, in addition to the five thousand men, there were also women and ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xlvi of the question as.htm

Appendix.
... From which cause I believe, that many who are well pleasing to God live unnoticed,
especially among the monks. For those men unnoticed ...
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Unnoticed (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unnoticed (4 Occurrences). Luke 8:47 When the
woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and ...
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Unnumbered (9 Occurrences)

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Unnoted (1 Occurrence)

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Obscure (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) of or pertaining to darkness or night; inconspicuous to the sight;
indistinctly seen; hidden; retired; remote from observation; unnoticed. ...
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Goshen (16 Occurrences)
... Genesis 47:1, 4, 6, 27; 50:8) and was still inhabited by the Hebrews at the time
of the Exodus (Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:26), after which it is unnoticed in the ...
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Excuse (13 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings
as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the ...
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Designated (22 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings
as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the ...
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Dissoluteness (4 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:4 For certain men have got in unnoticed, they who of old were marked out
beforehand to this sentence, ungodly persons, turning the grace of our God into ...
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Disown (18 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings
as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the ...
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Pre-destined (13 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed--men spoken of in ancient writings
as pre-destined to this condemnation--ungodly men, who pervert the ...
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