Ecclesiastes 12:7

then man's dust will go back to the earth, returning to what it was, and the spirit will return to the God who gave it.

Genesis 3:19

You will eat food by the sweat of your brow until you're buried in the ground, because you were taken from it. You're made from dust and you'll return to dust."

Genesis 2:7

So the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground, breathed life into his lungs, and the man became a living being.

Job 34:14-15

If he were to decide to do so, that is, to take back to himself his spirit and breath of life,

Psalm 146:4

When they stop breathing, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans evaporate!

Ecclesiastes 3:20-21

All of them go to one place: all of them originate from dust, and all of them return to dust.

Isaiah 57:16

For I won't accuse forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the human spirit would grow faint before me even the souls that I have created.

Zechariah 12:1

A declaration: a message from the LORD to Israel. "The LORD, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who frames the spirit of man within himself, declares,

Numbers 16:22

Then they fell on their faces and said, "God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, will you be angry at the entire congregation on account of one man's sin?"

Numbers 27:16

"May the LORD God of the spirits of all living creatures appoint a man over the community

Psalm 90:3

You return people to dust merely by saying, "Return, you mortals!"

Daniel 12:2

Many of those who are sleeping in the dust of the earth will awaken some to life everlasting, and some to disgrace and everlasting contempt.

Genesis 18:27

Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.

Job 4:19-20

how much less confidence does he have in those who dwell in houses of clay; who were formed from a foundation in dust and can perish like a moth?

Job 7:21

Why haven't you pardoned my transgression and taken away my iniquity? Now I'm about to lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently, but I won't be around!"

Job 20:11

Though his bones were full of youthful vigor; yet they will lie down with him in the dust.

Jeremiah 38:16

Then King Zedekiah, in secret, swore an oath to Jeremiah: "As surely as the LORD lives, who gave us this life to live, I won't have you put to death, nor will I hand you over to these men who are seeking to kill you."

Hebrews 12:9

Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them for it. We should submit even more to the Father of our spirits and live, shouldn't we?

Hebrews 12:23

to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Bible References

God

Genesis 2:7
So the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground, breathed life into his lungs, and the man became a living being.
Numbers 16:22
Then they fell on their faces and said, "God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, will you be angry at the entire congregation on account of one man's sin?"
Numbers 27:16
"May the LORD God of the spirits of all living creatures appoint a man over the community
Isaiah 57:16
For I won't accuse forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the human spirit would grow faint before me even the souls that I have created.
Jeremiah 38:16
Then King Zedekiah, in secret, swore an oath to Jeremiah: "As surely as the LORD lives, who gave us this life to live, I won't have you put to death, nor will I hand you over to these men who are seeking to kill you."
Zechariah 12:1
A declaration: a message from the LORD to Israel. "The LORD, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who frames the spirit of man within himself, declares,
Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them for it. We should submit even more to the Father of our spirits and live, shouldn't we?

General references

Genesis 23:19
After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave at the field of Machpelah, east of Mamre (that is, in Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Job 34:15
every living thing would die all at once, and mankind would return to dust."
Zechariah 1:5
"Your ancestors where are they? And the prophets do they live forever?

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