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Genesis 2:1

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 2

“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.”Genesis 2:1

What Does Genesis 2:1 Mean?

Genesis 2:1 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Creation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Genesis 2:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 33:6“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”Exodus 31:17“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”Exodus 20:11“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”Nehemiah 9:6“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”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.”Genesis 1:1“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”Deuteronomy 4:19“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.”Isaiah 45:18“For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.”John 5:17“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”Hebrews 4:4“For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.”2 Kings 19:15“And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.”Isaiah 42:5“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”Psalms 102:25“Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.”Psalms 146:6“Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:”2 Chronicles 2:12“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.”Psalms 33:9“For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.”Psalms 89:11“The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.”Psalms 136:5“To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Isaiah 40:26“Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.”Zechariah 12:1“The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.”

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