Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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:
It is he that sitteth
The inhabitants
Stretcheth
General references
Bible References
It is he that sitteth
Isaiah 19:1
The burden concerning Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall tremble at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.
Isaiah 66:1
Thus says the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that you build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?
Psalm 2:4
He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalm 29:10
The LORD sits upon the flood; yea, the LORD sits as King forever.
Psalm 68:33
To him that rides upon the heaven of heavens, which were of old; lo, he does send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
The inhabitants
Isaiah 40:15
Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he takes up the isles as fine dust.
Numbers 13:33
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, who come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Stretcheth
Isaiah 42:5
Thus says God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which comes out of it; he that gives breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk in it:
Isaiah 44:24
Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, and he that formed you from the womb, I am the LORD that makes all things; that stretches forth the heavens alone; that spreads abroad the earth by myself;
Isaiah 51:13
And forget the LORD your maker, that has stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; you have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?
Job 9:8
Who alone spreads out the heavens, and treads upon the waves of the sea.
Job 37:18
Have you with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten mirror?
Job 38:4
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if you have understanding.
Psalm 102:25
Of old have you laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of your hands.
Psalm 104:2
Who covers yourself with light as with a garment: who stretches out the heavens like a curtain:
Jeremiah 10:12
He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens at his discretion.
Zechariah 12:1
The burden of the word of the LORD concerning Israel, says the LORD, who stretches forth the heavens, and lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him.
Hebrews 1:10
And, you, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of your hands:
General references
Job 26:7
He stretches out the north over the empty place, and hangs the earth upon nothing.
Psalm 136:6
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures forever.