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: Let us build ourselves a city, with a lofty tower that reaches into space, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.
Isaiah 14:13
You thought: 'I will go up to heaven (Mount Zion) and set up my throne above God's stars (messengers). I will sit on the mountain of meeting far away in the north where the gods assemble.
Daniel 4:11
The tree grew and became strong. Its height reached to heaven. It could be seen from distant parts of the earth.
Amos 9:2
Though they dig into the grave my hand will take them. Though they climb to heaven I will bring them down.
Obadiah 1:3
Your proud heart has deceived you. You reside in the refuge of the rock. Your habitation is high above others and you say in your heart: 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
Matthew 11:23
Will you, Capernaum, be exalted into heaven? You will go down into the grave. If the mighty works had been done in Sodom, which were done in you, it would have remained until this day.
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Psalm 37:2
They will quickly dry up like grass and whither away like green plants.