Psalms 136:6
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 136
“To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 136:6
What Does Psalms 136:6 Mean?
Psalms 136:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mercy, and Covenant Loyalty (Hesed).
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Psalms 136:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Peter 3:5“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:”Psalms 24:2“For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.”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 1:9“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.”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.”Job 26:7“He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”Psalms 104:5“Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.”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;”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.”Job 37:18“Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?”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:”
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