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 of Egypt: "Behold, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst.
Isaiah 66:1
Thus says Yahweh, "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of house will you build to me? and what place shall be my rest?
Psalm 2:4
He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalm 29:10
Yahweh sat enthroned at the Flood. Yes, Yahweh sits as King forever.
Psalm 68:33
To him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which are of old; behold, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.
The inhabitants
Isaiah 40:15
Behold, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on a balance. Behold, he lifts up the islands like a very little thing.
Numbers 13:33
There we saw the Nephilim, the sons of Anak, who come of the Nephilim: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight."
Stretcheth
Isaiah 42:5
Thus says God Yahweh, he who created the heavens and stretched them out, he who spread out the earth and that which comes out of it, he who gives breath to its people and spirit to those who walk in it.
Isaiah 44:24
Thus says Yahweh, your Redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb: "I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself;
Isaiah 51:13
and have forgotten Yahweh your Maker, who stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and fear continually all the day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he makes ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?
Job 9:8
He alone stretches out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea.
Job 37:18
Can you, with him, spread out the sky, which is strong as a cast metal 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, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands.
Psalm 104:2
He covers himself with light as with a garment. He 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 by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:
Zechariah 12:1
An oracle. The word of Yahweh concerning Israel. Yahweh, who stretches out the heavens, and lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him says:
Hebrews 1:10
And, "You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands.
General references
Job 26:7
He stretches out the north over empty space, and hangs the earth on nothing.
Psalm 136:6
To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever: