Heavens

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made them.

And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish.

In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened.

Finally, the waters completely prevailed upon the earth, so that all the high mountains under all the heavens were covered.

The springs of the deep and the floodgates of the heavens were closed, and the rain from the sky was restrained.

“Come,” they said, “let us build for ourselves a city with a tower that reaches to the heavens, that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of all the earth.”

And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.”

Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens.

…by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb.

You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.

For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.

It is a sign between Me and the Israelites forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’”

Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’”

You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.

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.

Indeed, ask now from one end of the heavens to the other about the days that long preceded you, from the day that God created man on earth: Has anything as great as this ever happened or been reported?

You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.

Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens.

Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.

Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.

…or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you. He will shut the heavens so that there will be no rain, nor will the land yield its produce, and you will soon perish from the good land that the LORD is giving you.

…so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be multiplied in the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers.

The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.

Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people.

“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew.

When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.

O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water.

From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera.

Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.

He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.

But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him?

But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him?

And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.

…and said: “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached the heavens.

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.

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.

He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

…so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep.

If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,

Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,

The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.

Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!

For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.

Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.

Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth?

Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavens

For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—

He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

…their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

…it rises at one end of the heavens and runs its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

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

Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.

He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:

And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

…the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

…to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.

Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?

They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.

Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens.

He stirred the east wind from the heavens and drove the south wind by His might.

For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”

The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones.

The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.

I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.

In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.

He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,

They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.

For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.

The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind.

Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.

The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.

Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies.