Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is I who made the earth and created mankind on it. My own hands stretched out the heavens; I marshaled their starry hosts. New Living Translation I am the one who made the earth and created people to live on it. With my hands I stretched out the heavens. All the stars are at my command. English Standard Version I made the earth and created man on it; it was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host. Berean Standard Bible It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. King James Bible I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. New King James Version I have made the earth, And created man on it. I—My hands—stretched out the heavens, And all their host I have commanded. New American Standard Bible “It is I who made the earth, and created mankind upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands, And I ordained all their lights. NASB 1995 “It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands And I ordained all their host. NASB 1977 “It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands, And I ordained all their host. Legacy Standard Bible It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands, And I commanded all their host. Amplified Bible “I made the earth and created man upon it. My hands, stretched out the heavens, And I commanded all their host. Christian Standard Bible I made the earth, and created humans on it. It was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded everything in them. Holman Christian Standard Bible I made the earth, and created man on it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host. American Standard Version I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and all their host have I commanded. Contemporary English Version I created the world and covered it with people; I stretched out the sky and filled it with stars. English Revised Version I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. GOD'S WORD® Translation I made the earth and created humans on it. I stretched out the heavens with my own hands. I commanded all the stars [to shine]. Good News Translation I am the one who made the earth and created human beings to live there. By my power I stretched out the heavens; I control the sun, the moon, and the stars. International Standard Version I myself made the earth and personally created humankind upon it. My own hands stretched out the skies; I marshaled all their starry hosts." Majority Standard Bible It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. NET Bible I made the earth, I created the people who live on it. It was me--my hands stretched out the sky, I give orders to all the heavenly lights. New Heart English Bible I have made the earth, and created man on it. I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and I have commanded all their host. Webster's Bible Translation I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. World English Bible I have made the earth, and created man on it. I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens. I have commanded all their army. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI made earth, and created man on it, "" My hands stretched out the heavens, "" And I have commanded all their host. Young's Literal Translation I made earth, and man on it prepared, I -- My hands stretched out the heavens, And all their host I have commanded. Smith's Literal Translation I made the earth, and man upon it I created: my hand stretched forth the heavens, and all their army I commanded. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI made the earth: and I created man upon it: my hand stretched forth the heavens, and I have commanded all their host. Catholic Public Domain Version I made the earth, and I created man upon it. My hand stretched out the heavens, and I have commanded all their hosts. New American Bible It was I who made the earth and created the people upon it; It was my hands that stretched out the heavens; I gave the order to all their host. New Revised Standard Version I made the earth, and created humankind upon it; it was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have made the earth and created man upon it; I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have made the Earth and the son of man upon it by my hands. I stretched out the Heavens and I commanded all their mighty host OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I, even I, have made the earth, And created man upon it; I, even My hands, have stretched out the heavens, And all their host have I commanded. Brenton Septuagint Translation I have made the earth, and man upon it: I with my hand have established the heaven; I have given commandment to all the stars. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Calls Cyrus…11Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “How dare you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? 12It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. 13I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.”… Cross References Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. John 1:3 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Psalm 102:25 In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Hebrews 1:10 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. Job 38:4-7 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ... Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. Proverbs 3:19 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Treasury of Scripture I have made the earth, and created man on it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. made the earth Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else. Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. Isaiah 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: my hands Isaiah 40:12,22 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? … Isaiah 44:24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; Jeremiah 27:5 I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me. all their host Genesis 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. Nehemiah 9:6 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. Jump to Previous Army Commanded Created Earth Forming Hands Heavens Host Hosts Mankind Marshaled Ordained Ordered Prepared Starry Stars StretchedJump to Next Army Commanded Created Earth Forming Hands Heavens Host Hosts Mankind Marshaled Ordained Ordered Prepared Starry Stars StretchedIsaiah 45 1. God calls Cyrus for his church's sake5. By his omnipotence he challenges obedience 20. He convinces the idols of vanity by his saving power It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. This phrase emphasizes God's role as the Creator, a foundational belief in the biblical narrative. The creation of the earth and humanity is first detailed in Genesis 1-2, where God speaks the world into existence and forms man from the dust. This assertion of divine creation counters ancient Near Eastern creation myths, which often involved multiple gods and chaotic origins. The singularity of God as Creator underscores His sovereignty and authority over all creation. This also sets the stage for understanding humanity's unique role and responsibility in the world, as beings made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, asserting His role as the Creator of the earth, humanity, and the heavens. 2. Earth The physical world that God claims to have made. 3. Man (Humanity) The beings created by God, emphasizing His authority over human life. 4. Heavens The expanse of the sky and universe, which God stretched out with His hands. 5. Host of Heaven Refers to the celestial bodies and possibly angelic beings, all under God's command. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation, including humanity and the universe. Humanity's Place in Creation Understand that humans are part of God's creation, designed with purpose and under His authority. The Majesty of the Heavens Reflect on the vastness and beauty of the heavens as a testament to God's power and creativity. God's Command Over the Universe Acknowledge that God not only created but also sustains and commands the universe, including the celestial bodies. Faith in the Creator Strengthen your faith by trusting in God's power and wisdom as the Creator of all things.(12) I have made . . .--The Creator is also the Ruler, supreme in history as in nature.Verse 12. - I, even my hands; literally, I, my hands; i.e. "my hands, and my hands alone." All their host. The "host of heaven" is sometimes put for the stars, and may be so understood here; but "commands" are laid on intelligent rather than on unintelligent beings. (The object of the verb tsavah in Hebrew is almost always personal.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It is Iאָֽנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I who made עָשִׂ֣יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the earth, אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and created בָרָ֑אתִי (ḇā·rā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed man וְאָדָ֖ם (wə·’ā·ḏām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being upon it. עָלֶ֣יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against It was My hands יָדַי֙ (yā·ḏay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand that stretched out נָט֣וּ (nā·ṭū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend the heavens, שָׁמַ֔יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and I ordained צִוֵּֽיתִי׃ (ṣiw·wê·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their host. צְבָאָ֖ם (ṣə·ḇā·’ām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Isaiah 45:12 NIVIsaiah 45:12 NLT Isaiah 45:12 ESV Isaiah 45:12 NASB Isaiah 45:12 KJV Isaiah 45:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 45:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 45:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 45:12 French Bible Isaiah 45:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth and created (Isa Isi Is) |
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