Jeremiah 10:12
What does Jeremiah 10:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 10:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He has made the earth by his power, he has made the world strong in its place by his wisdom, and by his wise design the heavens have been stretched out.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The maker of the earth by His power, The establisher of the world by His wisdom, Who, by His understanding, stretched forth the heavens,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that maketh the earth by his power, that prepareth the world by his wisdom, and stretcheth out the heavens by his knowledge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his understanding.
Context
v.11Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, these shall perish from the earth, and from under the heavens.
v.12This passage
v.13When he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 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.
- Proverbs 3:19
Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
- Zechariah 12:1
The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. Thus saith Jehovah, who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him:
- Psalms 93:1
Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
- Jeremiah 10:13
When he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries.
- Psalms 104:2
Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment; Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain;
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