Verse 27

For the LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?

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  • 2 Chr 20:6 : 6 He said: 'LORD, the God of our ancestors, are you not the God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, and no one can withstand you.'
  • Isa 43:13 : 13 Even from eternity I am He; none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?
  • Job 9:12 : 12 If He snatches away, who can stop Him? Who can say to Him, 'What are You doing?
  • Ps 33:11 : 11 The Lord’s counsel stands forever, the plans of His heart from generation to generation.
  • Prov 21:30 : 30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel that can stand against the LORD.
  • Isa 9:12 : 12 But the people have not returned to him who struck them, nor have they sought the LORD Almighty.
  • Isa 23:9 : 9 The LORD of Hosts has planned it, to defile the pride of all glory, to humble all who are honored on the earth.
  • Prov 19:21 : 21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.
  • Job 23:13 : 13 But he is unchangeable; who can turn him back? He does what he desires.
  • Isa 46:11 : 11 I call a bird of prey from the east, a man to fulfill My purpose from a distant land. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will make it happen.
  • Jer 4:28 : 28 Because of this, the earth will mourn, and the heavens above will grow dark. For I have spoken, I have purposed, and I will not relent or turn back from it.
  • Jer 51:59 : 59 This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah son of Neriah, son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Seraiah was the quartermaster.
  • Dan 4:31-34 : 31 At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me. I praised the Most High, honored, and glorified Him who lives forever: His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. 32 All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, 'What have You done?' 33 At the same time, my understanding returned to me. My honor and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom. My counselors and nobles sought me out, and I was reestablished in my kingdom, and even greater greatness was added to me. 34 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of Heaven, because all His works are true and His ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
  • Rom 8:31 : 31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  • Job 40:8 : 8 Would you indeed annul My justice? Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?