Jeremiah 10:12
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
KJV
Qui facit terram in fortitudine sua, præparat orbem in sapientia sua, et prudentia sua extendit cælos :
Vulgate
Κύριος ὁ ποιήσας τὴν γῆν ἐν τῇ ἰσχύι αὐτοῦ, ὁ ἀνορθώσας τὴν οἰκουμένην ἐν τῇ σοφίᾳ αὐτοῦ, καὶ τῇ φρονήσει αὐτοῦ ἐξέτεινεν τὸν οὐρανὸν
LXX
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens.
ASV
עֹשֵׂ֥ה אֶ֨רֶץ֙ בְּ/כֹח֔/וֹ מֵכִ֥ין תֵּבֵ֖ל בְּ/חָכְמָת֑/וֹ וּ/בִ/תְבוּנָת֖/וֹ נָטָ֥ה שָׁמָֽיִם
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
9 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
Themes
Historic Christian voices
3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
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Cross-references
- Col 1:16 — For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by hi
- Gen 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- Gen 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- Gen 1:6 — And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
- Gen 1:6 — And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
- Gen 2:1 — Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
- Isa 31:2 — Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.
- Isa 40:22 — It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
- Isa 40:22 — It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
- Isa 42:5 — Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit
- Isa 42:5 — Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit
- Isa 44:24 — Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
- Isa 45:12 — I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
- Isa 45:18 — For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and the
- Isa 45:18 — For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and the
- Isa 48:13 — Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
- Isa 49:8 — Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth
- Jer 10:13 — When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind
- Jer 10:16 — The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.
- Jer 32:17 — Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
- Jer 51:15 — He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
- Jer 51:15 — He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
- Jer 51:16 — When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind
- Job 9:8 — Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
- Job 26:7 — He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
- Job 36:5 — Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
- Job 37:16 — Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
- Job 38:4 — Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
- John 1:3 — All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- Prov 3:19 — The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
- Prov 3:19 — The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
- Prov 8:27 — When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
- Prov 24:3 — Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
- Prov 30:4 — Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and w
- Ps 24:2 — For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
- Ps 28:5 — Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
- Ps 33:6 — By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
- Ps 78:69 — And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
- Ps 93:1 — The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
- Ps 104:2 — Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: