Proverbs 8:29
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:”Proverbs 8:29
What Does Proverbs 8:29 Mean?
Proverbs 8:29 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 29 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Creation.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 8:29 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 5:22“Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?”Colossians 1:15“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”Psalms 104:9“Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.”Job 26:10“He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.”Job 38:8“Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?”Job 38:11“And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?”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:”Mark 4:39“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”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 1:9“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”Psalms 33:7“He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.”Job 38:5“Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?”Psalms 95:5“The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.”Psalms 104:5“Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.”Job 38:4“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”Micah 6:2“Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.”John 19:22“Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.”
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