Proverbs 30:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 30
“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?”Proverbs 30:4
What Does Proverbs 30:4 Mean?
Proverbs 30:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 4 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, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 30:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 3:13“And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.”Isaiah 40:12“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?”Ephesians 4:8“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”Job 26:8“He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.”Isaiah 7:14“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Romans 10:6“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”Deuteronomy 30:12“It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?”Matthew 1:21“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”Ephesians 4:9“(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?”Revelation 19:12“His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.”Exodus 34:5“And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.”Job 38:4“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”Luke 8:25“And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.”Genesis 32:29“And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there.”Deuteronomy 28:58“If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;”Psalms 2:7“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”1 Corinthians 13:9“For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.”Exodus 3:13“And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?”
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