Jeremiah 10:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    He hath made{H6213} the earth{H776} by his power,{H3581} he hath established{H3559} the world{H8398} by his wisdom,{H2451} and by his understanding{H2451} hath he stretched out{H5186} the heavens:{H8064}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He hath made{H6213}{(H8802)} the earth{H776} by his power{H3581}, he hath established{H3559}{(H8688)} the world{H8398} by his wisdom{H2451}, and hath stretched out{H5186}{(H8804)} the heavens{H8064} by his discretion{H8394}.

  • 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:

  • 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Jer 51:15-16
    2 verses
    94%

    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.

  • Prov 3:19-20
    2 verses
    84%

    19 By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; by understanding He established the heavens.

    20 By His knowledge the depths were divided, and the clouds drop down dew.

  • Ps 136:5-6
    2 verses
    78%

    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.

  • 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.

  • Ps 33:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.

    7 He gathers the waters of the sea like a heap; He puts the depths into storehouses.

  • Job 26:12-13
    2 verses
    77%

    12 By his power he stilled the sea, and by his understanding he struck down Rahab.

    13 By his breath the heavens were made fair; his hand pierced the fleeing serpent.

  • 12 I made the earth and created mankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the heavens, and I commanded their hosts.

  • 11 You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm, you scattered your enemies.

  • 10 'In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.'

  • 8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

  • 6 He builds His chambers in the heavens and establishes His vault upon the earth. He summons the waters of the sea and pours them out on the face of the earth—the Lord is His name.

  • 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:

  • 11 Tell them this: 'The gods who did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.'

  • 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?

  • 13 "With Him are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are His."

  • 25 I say, 'My God, do not take me away in the midst of my days, your years endure through all generations.'

  • Isa 40:21-22
    2 verses
    75%

    21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the foundations of the earth?

    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.

  • 1 For the choirmaster: A psalm of David.

  • 7 He brings up clouds from the ends of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.

  • Ps 95:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4 In His hands are the depths of the earth, and the mountain heights belong to Him.

    5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.

  • 12 They turn and shift by His guidance, to carry out all that He commands across the surface of the earth.

  • 10 He inscribed a circle on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness.

  • 17 Ah, Lord GOD! You made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

  • 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains faithful forever.

  • 3 He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters; He makes the clouds His chariot and walks on the wings of the wind.

  • 9 "Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?"

  • 6 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

  • Prov 8:28-29
    2 verses
    73%

    28 When He strengthened the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong.

    29 When He set the boundary for the sea so the waters would not overstep His command, and when He marked out the foundations of the earth.

  • 3 He unleashes it under the whole sky, and His lightning to the edges of the earth.

  • 16 The heavens belong to the Lord, but He has given the earth to the children of man.

  • 15 "If He holds back the waters, they dry up; if He sends them out, they overwhelm the earth."

  • 26 Before He made the earth, the fields, or the first dust of the world.

  • 5 By my great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth, the people, and the animals that are on it. I give it to anyone I choose.

  • 17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth,

  • 18 Can you spread out the skies with Him, as firm as a molten mirror?

  • 13 For behold, He who forms the mountains and creates the wind, who reveals His thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness and treads on the heights of the earth—the LORD God of Hosts is His name.

  • 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!

  • 72%

    3 Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies, You have established strength because of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and the avenger.

  • 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:

  • 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding is beyond measure.

  • 9 For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

  • 3 Our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.