Isaiah 48:13
New International Version
My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together.

New Living Translation
It was my hand that laid the foundations of the earth, my right hand that spread out the heavens above. When I call out the stars, they all appear in order.”

English Standard Version
My hand laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I call to them, they stand forth together.

Berean Standard Bible
Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Indeed My hand has laid the foundation of the earth, And My right hand has stretched out the heavens; When I call to them, They stand up together.

New American Standard Bible
“Assuredly My hand founded the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together.

NASB 1995
“Surely My hand founded the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together.

NASB 1977
“Surely My hand founded the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together.

Legacy Standard Bible
Also, My hand founded the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together.

Amplified Bible
“My hand founded and established the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together [in obedience to carry out My decrees].

Christian Standard Bible
My own hand founded the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summoned them, they stood up together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summoned them, they stood up together.

American Standard Version
Yea, my hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spread out the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

Contemporary English Version
With my own hand I created the earth and stretched out the sky. They obey my every command.

English Revised Version
Yea, mine hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spread out the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My hand laid the foundation of the earth. My right hand stretched out the heavens. When I call for them, they both stand.

Good News Translation
My hands made the earth's foundations and spread the heavens out. When I summon earth and sky, they come at once and present themselves.

International Standard Version
Moreover, my hands laid the earth's foundation, and my right hand spread out the heavens. I call out to them, and they stand up together.

Majority Standard Bible
Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together.

NET Bible
Yes, my hand founded the earth; my right hand spread out the sky. I summon them; they stand together.

New Heart English Bible
Yes, my hand has laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spread out the heavens: when I call to them, they stand up together.

Webster's Bible Translation
My hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call to them, they stand up together.

World English Bible
Yes, my hand has laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spread out the heavens. when I call to them, they stand up together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Also, My hand has founded earth, "" And My right hand stretched out the heavens, "" I am calling to them, they stand together.

Young's Literal Translation
Also, My hand hath founded earth, And My right hand stretched out the heavens, I am calling unto them, they stand together.

Smith's Literal Translation
Also my hand will found the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens: -I call to them, they shall stand together.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My hand also hath founded the earth, and my right hand hath measured the heavens: I shall call them, and they shall stand together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, my hand has founded the earth, and my right hand has measured the heavens. I will call them, and they will stand together.

New American Bible
Yes, my hand laid the foundations of the earth; my right hand spread out the heavens. When I summon them, they stand forth at once.

New Revised Standard Version
My hand laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand at attention.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My hand has laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand has stretched out the heavens; when I call to them, they stand up together.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And my hand has constructed the foundations of The Earth, and my right hand has stretched out the Heavens. I call to them and they stand up as one
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Yea, My hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, And My right hand hath spread out the heavens; When I call unto them, They stand up together.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My hand also has founded the earth, and my right hand has fixed the sky: I will call them, and they shall stand together.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Deliverance Promised to Israel
12Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last. 13Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. 14Come together, all of you, and listen: Which of the idols has foretold these things? The LORD’s chosen ally will carry out His desire against Babylon, and His arm will be against the Chaldeans.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:1-3
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. / Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. / And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Psalm 33:6-9
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. ...

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Hebrews 1:10
And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

Job 38:4-7
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...

Proverbs 8:27-29
I was there when He established the heavens, when He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep, / when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth, / when He set a boundary for the sea, so that the waters would not surpass His command, when He marked out the foundations of the earth.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Jeremiah 10:12
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.

Acts 17:24
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

Psalm 102:25
In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Isaiah 40:12
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

My hand also has laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spanned the heavens: when I call to them, they stand up together.

hand

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:

Isaiah 45:18
For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

Exodus 20:11
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

and

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?

my right hand hath spanned.

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:

Job 37:18
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

when

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

Psalm 119:89-91
LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven…

Psalm 147:4
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

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Isaiah 48
1. God, to convince the people of their foreknown obstinance, revealed his prophecies
9. He saves them for his own sake
12. He exhorts them to obedience, because of his power and providence
16. He laments their backwardness
20. He powerfully delivers his people out of Babylon














Surely My own hand
The phrase "Surely My own hand" emphasizes the personal involvement and authority of God in creation. The Hebrew word for "hand" (יָד, yad) often symbolizes power and action. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the hand of a deity was seen as a representation of their might and capability. This phrase underscores God's direct and intentional role in the creation of the world, affirming His sovereignty and intimate connection with His creation.

founded the earth
The word "founded" (יָסַד, yasad) in Hebrew conveys the idea of laying a foundation, establishing something with purpose and stability. In the biblical narrative, the earth's foundation is not just a physical act but a divine decree, reflecting God's wisdom and order. This phrase reminds believers of the intentional design and purpose behind the world, encouraging trust in God's plan and His ability to sustain what He has established.

and My right hand
The "right hand" (יָמִין, yamin) in biblical literature is often associated with strength, favor, and authority. It signifies the power and skill of God in executing His will. In the cultural context of the Bible, the right hand was considered the hand of action and blessing. This phrase highlights God's active role in creation and His ongoing involvement in the universe, reassuring believers of His omnipotence and benevolence.

spread out the heavens
The imagery of "spread out" (רָקַע, raqa) suggests the act of stretching or expanding, akin to a craftsman working with a material. The "heavens" (שָׁמַיִם, shamayim) refer to the sky and the celestial realm, representing the vastness and majesty of God's creation. This phrase evokes the grandeur and meticulous care with which God crafted the universe, inviting awe and worship from those who contemplate the heavens' beauty and complexity.

when I summon them
The act of summoning (קָרָא, qara) implies authority and command. In the biblical context, God's word is powerful and effectual, bringing things into existence and ordering creation. This phrase reflects God's sovereign control over the cosmos, where His voice alone is sufficient to command the elements and orchestrate the universe's functioning. It reassures believers of God's ultimate authority and the reliability of His promises.

they stand up together
The phrase "stand up together" (יַעֲמֹדוּ יַחְדָּו, ya'amodu yachdav) conveys unity and obedience in response to God's command. The imagery of standing suggests readiness and alignment with God's will. This phrase illustrates the harmony and order inherent in creation, as all elements respond to their Creator's call. It serves as a reminder of the coherence and purpose within God's creation, encouraging believers to align their lives with His divine order and purpose.

Verse 13. - Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth (comp. Isaiah 40:12, 22, 26, 28; Isaiah 42:5; Isaiah 44:24; Isaiah 45:12, 18). As the Maker of heaven and earth, God is entitled to the attention and obedience of all the dwellers in heaven and earth. My right hand hath spanned the heavens; i.e. measured them, as with a span (Isaiah 41:12)-fixed their limits and dimensions. When I call unto them, they stand up together (comp. Isaiah 40:26). Heaven and earth, and all things that are in them, except man, are prompt to perform God's will, and rise up at once at his call to show their readiness. The metaphor is drawn from the conduct of intelligent agents.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
אַף־ (’ap̄-)
Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

My own hand
יָדִי֙ (yā·ḏî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

founded
יָ֣סְדָה (yā·sə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult

the earth,
אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and My right hand
וִֽימִינִ֖י (wî·mî·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

spread out
טִפְּחָ֣ה (ṭip·pə·ḥāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2946: To flatten out, extend, to nurse a, child

the heavens;
שָׁמָ֑יִם (šā·mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

when I
אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

summon them,
קֹרֵ֥א (qō·rê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

they stand up
יַעַמְד֥וּ (ya·‘am·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

together.
יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly


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