Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4055 heaven and earth
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4055 heaven and earth

4055 heaven and earth

An expression which in the original Hebrew refers to the whole of creation. It is frequently used in relation to God both as Creator and Lord in order to emphasise his power and authority.

Heaven and earth in relation to God

He is the Creator of heaven and earth Isa 37:16 pp 2Ki 19:15 See also Ge 14:18-23; 2Ch 2:12; Ps 115:15; Ps 121:2; Ps 124:8; Ps 134:3; Ps 146:5-6; Ac 14:15; Ac 17:24

He is Lord of heaven and earth Mt 11:25 pp Lk 10:21 See also 1Ch 29:11-12; Ezr 5:11; Jer 23:23-24; Jer 33:25-26

The personification of heaven and earth

Dt 31:28 See also Dt 4:26; Dt 30:19; Ps 69:34; Jer 51:48

Allusions to the end of heaven and earth

Mt 24:35 pp Mk 13:31 pp Lk 21:33 See also Mt 5:18; Lk 16:17

The expression “between heaven and earth”

1Ch 21:16 See also Zec 5:9

See also

1110God, present everywhere
1230God, the Lord
1325God, the Creator
4005creation
4287universe
9160new heavens & new earth
9410heaven

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