Verse 12

God made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin kraft, grunnfestet verden med sin visdom og utspant himmelen med sin innsikt.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Han har skapt jorden med sin kraft, grunnlagt verden med sin visdom, og utspent himlene ved sin innsikt.

• Norsk King James

  Han har gjort jorden med sin makt, han har grunnlagt verden med sin visdom, og har strukket ut himmelen med sin kløkt.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Det er han som skapte jorden med sin kraft, som grunnla verden med sin visdom og spredte ut himlene med sin innsikt.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Han laget jorden med sin kraft, etablerte verden i sin visdom og spente ut himmelen ved sin innsikt.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin kraft, han har grunnlagt verden ved sin visdom og utspent himmelen ved sin innsikt.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin kraft, grunnlagt verden med sin visdom og strukket ut himmelen med sin forstand.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin kraft, han har grunnlagt verden ved sin visdom og utspent himmelen ved sin innsikt.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Han er den som skapte jorden ved sin kraft, fastsatte verden i sin visdom og utspente himmelen i sin innsikt.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Han skapte jorden med sin kraft, grunnla jorderiket med sin visdom og bredde ut himlene med sin innsikt.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  (Han er den,) som gjorde Jorden ved sin Kraft, som beredte Jorderige ved sin Viisdom og udbredte Himlene ved sin Forstand.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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 1769 norsk

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin kraft, han har grunnlagt verden ved sin visdom, og ved sitt skjønn har han utspent himmelen.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin makt, han har grunnlagt verden ved sin visdom, og ved sin forstand har han utspent himlene:

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Han som har skapt jorden med sin makt, han som har grunnlagt verden med sin visdom, som ved sin forstand har bredt ut himmelen.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin makt, han har grunnfestet verden ved sin visdom, og ved sin forstand har han utstrakt himlene:

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Han har skapt jorden ved sin makt, han har gjort verden sterk der den står ved sin visdom, og ved sitt kloke design har han strukket ut himlene.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But (as for oure God) he made the earth with his power, and with his wisdome hath he fynished the whole compasse of the worlde, with his discrecion hath he spred out the heauens,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  He hath made the earth by his power, and established the worlde by his wisedome, and hath stretched out the heauen by his discretion.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But as for our God he made the earth with his power, and with his wisdome doth he order the whole compasse of the worlde, with his discretion hath he spread out the heauens.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  The maker of the earth by His power, The establisher of the world by His wisdom, Who, by His understanding, stretched forth the heavens,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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:

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  He 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.

• World English Bible (2000)

  He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

Referenced Verses

• Gen 1:1 : 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
• Job 9:8 : 8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.
• Isa 40:22 : 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
• Job 38:4-7 : 4 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5 Who determined its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched the measuring line across it? 6 On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone? 7 While the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
• Ps 148:4-5 : 4 Praise Him, highest heavens, and you waters above the skies! 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He commanded, and they were created.
• Prov 3:19 : 19 By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.
• Ps 78:69 : 69 He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth that He established forever.
• Isa 45:18 : 18 For this is what the LORD says—He who created the heavens, He is God, He who formed the earth and made it, He established it, He did not create it to be empty but formed it to be inhabited—He says: 'I am the LORD, and there is no other.'
• Jer 51:15-19 : 15 He made the earth by His power, established the world by His wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. 16 When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings forth wind from His storehouses. 17 Every human is senseless, lacking knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them. 18 They are worthless, a work of delusion; at the time of their punishment, they will perish. 19 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Creator of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; the Lord of Hosts is His name.
• Zech 12:1 : 1 This is the Lord’s message concerning Israel. The Lord, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit within humans, declares this:
• John 1:3 : 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being that has come into existence.
• Col 1:16 : 16 For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him.
• Isa 48:13 : 13 Indeed, My own hand laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand together.
• Isa 49:8 : 8 This is what the Lord says: 'In the time of favor, I answered you, and in the day of salvation, I helped you. I will preserve you and make you a covenant to the people to restore the land and to distribute its desolate inheritances.'
• Jer 10:13 : 13 At the sound of His thunder, water roars in the heavens. He causes clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain and brings wind out of His storehouses.
• Jer 32:17 : 17 Ah, Lord GOD! You made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
• Ps 93:1 : 1 The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Indeed, the world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
• Ps 104:2 : 2 You cover Yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent curtain.
• Ps 104:24 : 24 How many are Your works, LORD! In wisdom You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
• Ps 119:90 : 90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm.
• Ps 136:5-6 : 5 To Him who made the heavens with understanding, for His steadfast love endures forever. 6 To Him who spread out the earth upon the waters, for His steadfast love endures forever.
• Ps 146:5-6 : 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains faithful forever.
• Job 26:7 : 7 He stretches out the north over empty space; he hangs the earth upon nothing.
• Gen 1:6-9 : 6 Then God said, 'Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.' 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault 'sky.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. 9 Then God said, 'Let the waters under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.' And it was so.
• Prov 30:4 : 4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his hands? Who has wrapped the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know!
• Ps 24:2 : 2 For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
• Ps 33:6 : 6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.
• Isa 42:5 : 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all its offspring, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it:
• Isa 44:24 : 24 This is what the LORD says—your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: 'I am the LORD, the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens by myself and spreads out the earth by my own hand.'
• Isa 45:12 : 12 I made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens, and I commanded their hosts.