Isaiah 40:22
Isaiah chapter 40 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000It is he that sitteth above 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;
KJV
King James Version · 1611It 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:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901It is he that sitteth above 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;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 13:33
And there we saw the Nephilim, the sons of Anak, who come of the Nephilim: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
- Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth (who is with me?);
- Job 38:4
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
- Isaiah 51:13
and hast forgotten Jehovah thy Maker, that stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and fearest continually all the day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he maketh ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?
- Proverbs 8:27
When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
- Job 37:18
Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?