Hebrews 11:3

By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

Psalm 33:6


By the word of the Lord were the heavens made,
And all their host by the breath of His mouth.

John 1:3

All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.

Romans 4:17

(as it is written [in Scripture], “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.

2 Peter 3:5

For they willingly forget [the fact] that the heavens existed long ago by the word of God, and the earth was formed out of water and by water,

Revelation 4:11


“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they exist, and were created and brought into being.”

Isaiah 40:26


Lift up your eyes on high
And see who has created these heavenly bodies,
The One who brings out their host by number,
He calls them all by name;
Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power,
Not one is missing.

Hebrews 1:2

has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of One who is by His character and nature] His Son [namely Jesus], whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe [that is, the universe as a space-time-matter continuum].

Genesis 1:1-1

In the beginning God (Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth.

Jeremiah 10:11

In this manner you shall say to them, “The gods that did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.”

Jeremiah 10:16


The Portion of Jacob [the true God on whom Israel has a claim] is not like these;
For He is the Designer and Maker of all things,
And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance [and He will not fail them]—
The Lord of hosts is His name.

Acts 14:15

“Men, why are you doing these things? We too are only men of the same nature as you, bringing the good news to you, so that you turn from these useless and meaningless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything that is in them.

Acts 17:24

The God who created the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;

Romans 1:19-21

because that which is known about God is evident within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

General references

Bible References

Faith

Hebrews 1:2
has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of One who is by His character and nature] His Son [namely Jesus], whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe [that is, the universe as a space-time-matter continuum].
Genesis 2:1
So the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts (inhabitants).
Psalm 33:6

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made,
And all their host by the breath of His mouth.
Isaiah 40:26

Lift up your eyes on high
And see who has created these heavenly bodies,
The One who brings out their host by number,
He calls them all by name;
Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power,
Not one is missing.
Jeremiah 10:11
In this manner you shall say to them, “The gods that did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under the heavens.”
John 1:3
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being.
Acts 14:15
“Men, why are you doing these things? We too are only men of the same nature as you, bringing the good news to you, so that you turn from these useless and meaningless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything that is in them.
Acts 17:24
The God who created the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;
Romans 1:19
because that which is known about God is evident within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them.
Romans 4:17
(as it is written [in Scripture], “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.
2 Peter 3:5
For they willingly forget [the fact] that the heavens existed long ago by the word of God, and the earth was formed out of water and by water,
Revelation 4:11

“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they exist, and were created and brought into being.”

General references

Deuteronomy 32:11

“As an eagle that protects its nest,
That flutters over its young,
He spread out His wings and took them,
He carried them on His pinions.