Isaiah 40:12
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 40
“Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?”Isaiah 40:12
What Does Isaiah 40:12 Mean?
Isaiah 40:12 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 12 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 Isaiah 40:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 1:2“And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”Proverbs 30:4“Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?”Hebrews 1:10“And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:”Job 38:4“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”Psalms 102:25“Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.”Isaiah 48:13“Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.”Proverbs 8:26“While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.”Job 38:5“Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?”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:”Job 11:7“Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?”Job 28:25“To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.”Revelation 20:11“And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”Jeremiah 31:37“Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.”Acts 17:24“God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;”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.”1 Chronicles 16:25“For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.”Job 9:5“Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.”Isaiah 41:4“Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.”Amos 4:13“For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name.”
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