Job 9:8
Job · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.”Job 9:8
What Does Job 9:8 Mean?
Job 9:8 is found in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 8 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 Job 9:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 26:7“He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.”Jeremiah 10:12“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.”Matthew 14:25“And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.”Isaiah 44:24“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”Isaiah 40:22“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:”Jeremiah 51:15“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.”Mark 6:49“But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:”Job 37:18“Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?”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.”Mark 6:48“And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.”John 6:19“So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.”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.”Isaiah 51:13“And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?”Jeremiah 10:11“Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.”Job 38:11“And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?”Job 38:16“Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?”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:”Genesis 1:6“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”Psalms 77:19“Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.”
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