Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds;
His excellency
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Bible References
His excellency
Genesis 11:4
Then they said, "Come on! Let's build ourselves a city and a tower, with its summit in the heavens, and let's make a name for ourselves so we won't be scattered over the surface of the whole earth."
Isaiah 14:13
You said in your heart, "I'll ascend to heaven, above the stars of God. I'll erect my throne; I'll sit on the Mount of Assembly in the far reaches of the north;
Daniel 4:11
The tree grew large, became strong, and its top reached the sky. It could be seen to the ends of the earth.
Amos 9:2
"Even if they burrow into Sheol, from there my hand will find them. Even if they ascend to the heavens, from there I will bring them down.
Obadiah 1:3
The arrogance in your heart has deceived you, who inhabit hidden places on rocky cliffs, whose dwelling is in the heights, who say continuously to yourself, 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
Matthew 11:23
"And you, Capernaum! You won't be lifted up to heaven, will you? You'll go down to Hell! Because if the miracles that happened in you had taken place in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.
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Psalm 37:2
Indeed, they soon will wither like grass, and like green herbs they will fade away.