Then God said, “Let there be [a]an (A)expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.”

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  1. Genesis 1:6 Or a firmament; i.e., atmosphere and space

And God said,(A) “Let there be a vault(B) between the waters(C) to separate water from water.”

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Where were you (A)when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell Me, if you [a]have understanding,
Who set its (B)measurements? Since you know.
Or who stretched the measuring line over it?
On what (C)were its bases sunk?
Or who laid its cornerstone,
When the morning stars sang together
And all the (D)sons of God shouted for joy?

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  1. Job 38:4 Lit know understanding

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?(A)
    Tell me, if you understand.(B)
Who marked off its dimensions?(C) Surely you know!
    Who stretched a measuring line(D) across it?
On what were its footings set,(E)
    or who laid its cornerstone(F)
while the morning stars(G) sang together(H)
    and all the angels[a](I) shouted for joy?(J)

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  1. Job 38:7 Hebrew the sons of God

To Him who (A)made the heavens [a](B)with skill,
For His faithfulness is everlasting;

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  1. Psalm 136:5 Lit with understanding

who by his understanding(A) made the heavens,(B)
His love endures forever.

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Praise Him, [a](A)highest heavens,
And the (B)waters that are above the heavens!
They are to praise the name of the Lord,
For (C)He commanded and they were created.

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  1. Psalm 148:4 Lit heavens of heavens

Praise him, you highest heavens(A)
    and you waters above the skies.(B)

Let them praise the name(C) of the Lord,
    for at his command(D) they were created,

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15 It is (A)He who made the earth by His power,
Who established the world by His wisdom,
And by His understanding He (B)stretched out the heavens.

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15 “He made the earth by his power;
    he founded the world by his wisdom(A)
    and stretched(B) out the heavens by his understanding.(C)

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19 The (A)portion of Jacob is not like these;
For He is the [a]Maker of everything,
And of the [b]tribe of His inheritance;
The (B)Lord of armies is His name.

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  1. Jeremiah 51:19 Lit Fashioner
  2. Jeremiah 51:19 Or scepter; cf. Num 24:17

19 He who is the Portion(A) of Jacob is not like these,
    for he is the Maker of all things,
including the people of his inheritance(B)
    the Lord Almighty is his name.

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