Psalm 33:6 “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by th…”

Psalm 33:6

By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

World English Bible

By the LORD’s word, the heavens were made: all their army by the breath of his mouth.

American Standard Version

By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Geneva Bible 1599

By the worde of the Lord were the heauens made, and all the hoste of them by the breath of his mouth.

Darby Translation

By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Young's Literal Translation

By the word of Jehovah The heavens have been made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host.

Bible in Basic English

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the army of heaven by the breath of his mouth.

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Cross references

“By the”

Hebrews 11:3 2 Peter 3:5 John 1:1–3 Psalm 33:9 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 6:7

Hebrews 11:3 · BSB

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

2 Peter 3:5 · BSB

But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water,

John 1:1–3 · BSB

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Psalm 33:9 · BSB

For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

Genesis 1:1 · BSB

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 6:7 · BSB

So the LORD said, “I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.”

“the host”

Genesis 2:1 Romans 1:25 Deuteronomy 4:19 Jeremiah 8:2 Psalm 148:2 Psalm 148:3

Genesis 2:1 · BSB

Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

Romans 1:25 · BSB

They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Deuteronomy 4:19 · BSB

When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Jeremiah 8:2 · BSB

They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on…

Psalm 148:2 · BSB

Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.

Psalm 148:3 · BSB

Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars.

“breath”

Job 33:4 Genesis 2:7 John 20:22 Psalm 104:30 Job 26:13

Job 33:4 · BSB

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Genesis 2:7 · BSB

Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

John 20:22 · BSB

When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 104:30 · BSB

When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.

Job 26:13 · BSB

By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.

Also

Genesis 1:6

Genesis 1:6 · BSB

And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

7He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.

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