Isaiah 45:12

I have made the earth, and created man on it. 2 I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; 2 and I have enjoined all their army. 1

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In The King James 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.

In Context

11Adonai, haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails], 2 and his Maker says: 1 “You ask me about the things that are to come, concerning my sons, 2 and you enjoin me concerning the work of my hands! 1

13I have raised him up in righteousness, 2 and I will make straight all his ways. 1 He shall build my city, 2 and he shall let my exiles go free, 2 not for price nor reward,” says Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies]. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 1:26God said, “Let us make a 'adam ·human· in our image, after our likeness: and let them have authority + 1:26 Hebrew radah ·dominion, authority· is like unto a king and his kingdom leadership. The resources of the kingdom is in chavash ·subjection to· the king. The king is to govern wisely, not abusing the resources, but rather to use resources to grow the kingdom healthy and strong; the king takes responsibility for his kingdom. over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

Isaiah 40:12Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, 2 and marked off the sky with his span [9 in; 22.86 cm], 2 and calculated the dust of the earth in a measuring basket, 2 and weighed the mountains in scales, 2 and the hills in a balance? 1

Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, 2 and see who has created these, 2 who brings out their army by number. 2 He calls them all by name. 2 By the greatness of his might, 2 and because he is strong in power, 2 Not one is lacking. 1

Isaiah 42:5Thus says Elohim Yahweh [God He sustains breathing], 2 he who created the heavens and stretched them out, 2 he who spread out the earth and that which comes out of it, 2 he who gives breath to its people and spirit to those who walk in it. 1

Isaiah 45:18For Adonai who created the heavens, 2 the God who formed the earth and made it, 2 who established it and didn’t create it a waste, 2 who formed it to be inhabited says: 1 “I am Yahweh [He sustains breathing]; 2 and there is no other. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 45:12-20

The Power of God; Encouragement to the People of God. ( b. c. 708.) 11 Thus saith the Lord , the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 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. 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor… Read the whole commentary →

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