Isaiah 40:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    It is he who sits upon the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    [ It is] he that sitteth{H3427} above the circle{H2329} of the earth,{H776} and the inhabitants{H3427} thereof are as grasshoppers;{H2284} that stretcheth out{H5186} the heavens{H8064} as a curtain,{H1852} and spreadeth them out{H4969} as a tent{H168} to dwell in;{H3427}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    It is he that sitteth{H3427}{(H8802)} upon the circle{H2329} of the earth{H776}, and the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} thereof are as grasshoppers{H2284}; that stretcheth out{H5186}{(H8802)} the heavens{H8064} as a curtain{H1852}, and spreadeth them out{H4969}{(H8799)} as a tent{H168} to dwell in{H3427}{(H8800)}:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    That he sytteth vpon the Circle of the worlde, and that all the inhabitours of the worlde are in coparison of him, but as greshoppers: That he spredeth out the heaues as a coueringe, that he stretcheth them out, as. a tent to dwell in:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He sitteth vpon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grashoppers, hee stretcheth out ye heauens, as a curtaine, and spreadeth them out, as a tent to dwell in.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    It is he that sitteth vpon the circle of the world, whose inhabiters are in comparison of him but as grashoppers: he spreadeth out the heauens as a couering, he stretcheth them out as a tent to dwell in.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    [It is] he who sits above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants of it are as grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens as a curtain, and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    He who is sitting on the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants `are' as grasshoppers, He who is stretching out as a thin thing the heavens, And spreadeth them as a tent to dwell in.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    `It 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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    [ It 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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    It is he who is seated over the arch of the earth, and the people in it are as small as locusts; by him the heavens are stretched out like an arch, and made ready like a tent for a living-place.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He is the one who sits on the earth’s horizon; its inhabitants are like grasshoppers before him. He is the one who stretches out the sky like a thin curtain, and spreads it out like a pitched tent.

Referenced Verses

  • Num 13:33 : 33 We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim. To ourselves, we seemed like grasshoppers, and we seemed the same to them."
  • Ps 104:2 : 2 You cover Yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent curtain.
  • Job 9:8 : 8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.
  • 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 51:13 : 13 You have forgotten the Lord, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in constant fear every day because of the anger of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy. But where is the fury of the oppressor?
  • Isa 66:1 : 1 This is what the Lord says: 'The heavens are My throne, and the earth is My footstool. Where then is the house you could build for Me, and where is My resting place?'.
  • Jer 10:12 : 12 God made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
  • Isa 40:15 : 15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales. He weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.
  • Isa 40:17 : 17 Before Him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by Him as worthless and less than nothing.
  • Job 22:14 : 14 Clouds cover Him so He cannot see as He walks on the circle of the heavens.
  • Job 36:29 : 29 Moreover, can anyone understand the expanse of the clouds, or the thunderings of His pavilion?
  • Prov 8:27 : 27 When He established the heavens, I was there; when He marked out the horizon on the face of the deep.
  • Ps 29:10 : 10 The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever.
  • Ps 68:33 : 33 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah.
  • Ps 102:25-26 : 25 I say, 'My God, do not take me away in the midst of my days, your years endure through all generations.' 26 Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
  • Isa 19:1 : 1 An oracle concerning Egypt: Look, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
  • Job 37:18 : 18 Can you spread out the skies with Him, as firm as a molten mirror?
  • Job 38:4-9 : 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? 8 Or who enclosed the sea with doors when it burst forth from the womb, 9 when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness,
  • Ps 2:4 : 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
  • 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:
  • Heb 1:10-12 : 10 'In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.' 11 'They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment.' 12 'You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.'

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