Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. New Living Translation Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. English Standard Version Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Berean Standard Bible In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. King James Bible Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. New King James Version Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. New American Standard Bible “In time of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. NASB 1995 “Of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. NASB 1977 “Of old Thou didst found the earth; And the heavens are the work of Thy hands. Legacy Standard Bible Of old You founded the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Amplified Bible “At the beginning You founded the earth; The heavens are the work of Your hands. Christian Standard Bible Long ago you established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Long ago You established the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. American Standard Version Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands. Contemporary English Version In the beginning, LORD, you laid the earth's foundation and created the heavens. English Revised Version Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands. GOD'S WORD® Translation Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth. Even the heavens are the works of your hands. Good News Translation long ago you created the earth, and with your own hands you made the heavens. International Standard Version You established the earth long ago; the heavens are the work of your hands. Majority Standard Bible In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. NET Bible In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork. New Heart English Bible In the beginning, LORD, you established the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands. Webster's Bible Translation Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. World English Bible Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou founded the earth before time, "" And the heavens [are] the work of Your hands. Young's Literal Translation Beforetime the earth Thou didst found, And the work of Thy hands are the heavens. Smith's Literal Translation Before time thou didst found the earth, and the heavens the work of thy hands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the beginning, O Lord, thou foundedst the earth: end the heavens are the works of thy hands. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Of old you laid the earth’s foundations; the heavens are the work of your hands. New Revised Standard Version Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOf old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have prepared the Earth from the first and your hands made Heaven. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Of old Thou didst lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of Thy hands. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the beginning thou, O Lord, didst lay the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Prayer of the Afflicted…24I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations. 25In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. 26They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on.… Cross References Hebrews 1:10-12 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. / You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. Job 38:4 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Isaiah 65:17 For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 2 Peter 3:10-13 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. / Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness / as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. ... 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. 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. 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. Isaiah 48:13 Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. 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. Job 26:7 He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing. Job 9:8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. Treasury of Scripture Of old have you laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of your hands. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 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. Jump to Previous Base Beforetime Beginning Earth Found Foundation Foundations Founded Hands Heavens Laid Past WorkJump to Next Base Beforetime Beginning Earth Found Foundation Foundations Founded Hands Heavens Laid Past WorkPsalm 102 1. The prophet in his prayer makes a grievous complaint.12. He takes comfort in the eternity, and mercy of God 18. The mercies of God are to be recorded 23. He sustains his weakness by the unchangeableness of God. In the beginning This phrase echoes the opening of Genesis 1:1, establishing God as the eternal Creator. It emphasizes God's existence before time and creation, underscoring His sovereignty and omnipotence. The concept of "beginning" here is not just temporal but also foundational, indicating God's role as the originator of all things. You laid the foundations of the earth and the heavens are the work of Your hands Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator, who laid the foundations of the earth and crafted the heavens. This verse emphasizes His eternal nature and sovereign power over creation. 2. The Earth Represents the physical world that God created, highlighting His role as the architect of all that exists. 3. The Heavens Symbolizes the celestial realm, also crafted by God, showcasing His majesty and the vastness of His creation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. His power and wisdom are evident in the intricate design of the universe. The Eternal Nature of God While the earth and heavens may change, God remains constant. This truth provides comfort and assurance in a world that is often unstable and unpredictable. Our Place in Creation Understanding that we are part of God's creation should inspire humility and a sense of responsibility to care for the world He has made. Trust in God's Unchanging Nature In times of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that the Creator of the universe is unchanging and faithful. Worship the Creator Let the majesty of creation lead us to worship and glorify God, acknowledging His greatness and our dependence on Him.(25) Comp. Isaiah 44:24; Isaiah 48:13.Verse 25. - Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth (comp. Isaiah 48:13). And the heavens are the work of thy hands (see Genesis 1:1, 7; Genesis 2:4; Psalm 89:11; Hebrews 1:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the beginningלְ֭פָנִים (lə·p̄ā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face You laid the foundations יָסַ֑דְתָּ (yā·saḏ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult of the earth, הָאָ֣רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and the heavens שָׁמָֽיִם׃ (šā·mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky are the work וּֽמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (ū·ma·‘ă·śêh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of Your hands. יָדֶ֣יךָ (yā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Psalm 102:25 NIVPsalm 102:25 NLT Psalm 102:25 ESV Psalm 102:25 NASB Psalm 102:25 KJV Psalm 102:25 BibleApps.com Psalm 102:25 Biblia Paralela Psalm 102:25 Chinese Bible Psalm 102:25 French Bible Psalm 102:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 102:25 Of old you laid the foundation (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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