Then the Lord God formed the man of (A)dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the (B)man became a living [a]person.

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  1. Genesis 2:7 Or soul

Then the Lord God formed(A) a man[a](B) from the dust(C) of the ground(D) and breathed into his nostrils the breath(E) of life,(F) and the man became a living being.(G)

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  1. Genesis 2:7 The Hebrew for man (adam) sounds like and may be related to the Hebrew for ground (adamah); it is also the name Adam (see verse 20).

By the (A)word of the Lord the heavens were made,
And (B)by the breath of His mouth (C)all their [a]lights.
He gathers the (D)waters of the sea together [b]as a heap;
He puts the depths in storehouses.
Let (E)all the earth fear the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world (F)stand in awe of Him.
For (G)He spoke, and it was done;
He commanded, and it [c]stood firm.

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  1. Psalm 33:6 Lit host; i.e., sun, stars, etc.
  2. Psalm 33:7 Some ancient versions in a water skin; i.e., container
  3. Psalm 33:9 Or stood forth

By the word(A) of the Lord the heavens were made,(B)
    their starry host(C) by the breath of his mouth.
He gathers the waters(D) of the sea into jars[a];(E)
    he puts the deep into storehouses.
Let all the earth fear the Lord;(F)
    let all the people of the world(G) revere him.(H)
For he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded,(I) and it stood firm.

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  1. Psalm 33:7 Or sea as into a heap

19 The Lord has established His (A)throne in the heavens,
And His [a](B)sovereignty rules over [b]all.

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  1. Psalm 103:19 Or kingdom
  2. Psalm 103:19 I.e., the universe

19 The Lord has established his throne(A) in heaven,
    and his kingdom rules(B) over all.

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26 and (A)He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having (B)determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,

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26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.(A)

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12 Who has (A)measured the [a]waters in the hollow of His hand,
And measured the heavens with a [b]span,
And [c]calculated the dust of the earth with a measure,
And weighed the mountains in a balance
And the hills in a pair of scales?
13 (B)Who has [d]directed the Spirit of the Lord,
Or as His (C)counselor has informed Him?
14 (D)With whom did He consult and who (E)gave Him understanding?
And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge,
And informed Him of the way of understanding?
15 Behold, the (F)nations are like a drop from a bucket,
And are regarded as a speck of (G)dust on the scales;
Behold, He lifts up the [e]islands like fine dust.
16 Even Lebanon is not enough to [f]burn,
Nor its (H)animals enough for a burnt offering.
17 (I)All the nations are as nothing before Him,
They are regarded by Him as less than nothing and [g]meaningless.

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  1. Isaiah 40:12 DSS reads waters of the sea
  2. Isaiah 40:12 Or half cubit (9 in. or 22.8 cm)
  3. Isaiah 40:12 Lit contained; or comprehended
  4. Isaiah 40:13 Or measured, marked off
  5. Isaiah 40:15 Or coastlands
  6. Isaiah 40:16 I.e., for fire on an altar
  7. Isaiah 40:17 Or void

12 Who has measured the waters(A) in the hollow of his hand,(B)
    or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?(C)
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
    or weighed the mountains on the scales
    and the hills in a balance?(D)
13 Who can fathom the Spirit[a](E) of the Lord,
    or instruct the Lord as his counselor?(F)
14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,(G)
    or showed him the path of understanding?(H)

15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket;
    they are regarded as dust on the scales;(I)
    he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.(J)
16 Lebanon(K) is not sufficient for altar fires,
    nor its animals(L) enough for burnt offerings.
17 Before him all the nations(M) are as nothing;(N)
    they are regarded by him as worthless
    and less than nothing.(O)

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  1. Isaiah 40:13 Or mind

(A)Remember this, and be [a]assured;
(B)Recall it to [b]mind, you (C)wrongdoers.
Remember the (D)former things long past,
For I am God, and there is (E)no other;
I am God, and there is (F)no one like Me,
10 Declaring the end from the beginning,
And from ancient times things which have not been done,
Saying, ‘(G)My plan will be established,
And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;

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  1. Isaiah 46:8 Lit firm
  2. Isaiah 46:8 Lit heart

“Remember(A) this, keep it in mind,
    take it to heart, you rebels.(B)
Remember the former things,(C) those of long ago;(D)
    I am God, and there is no other;
    I am God, and there is none like me.(E)
10 I make known the end from the beginning,(F)
    from ancient times,(G) what is still to come.(H)
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,(I)
    and I will do all that I please.’

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For the Lord Most High is to be (A)feared,
A (B)great King over all the earth.

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For the Lord Most High(A) is awesome,(B)
    the great King(C) over all the earth.

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For God is the (A)King of all the earth;
Sing praises (B)with a psalm of wisdom.
God (C)reigns over the nations,
God [a]sits on (D)His holy throne.

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  1. Psalm 47:8 Or has taken His seat

For God is the King of all the earth;(A)
    sing to him a psalm(B) of praise.

God reigns(C) over the nations;
    God is seated on his holy throne.(D)

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The Majesty of the Lord.

93 (A)The Lord [a]reigns, He is (B)clothed with majesty;
The Lord has (C)clothed and encircled Himself with strength.
Indeed, the (D)world is firmly established; it will not be moved.
Your (E)throne is established from of old;
You (F)are from eternity.

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  1. Psalm 93:1 Or has assumed kingship

Psalm 93

The Lord reigns,(A) he is robed in majesty;(B)
    the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;(C)
    indeed, the world is established,(D) firm and secure.(E)
Your throne was established(F) long ago;
    you are from all eternity.(G)

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For (A)great is the Lord, and (B)greatly to be praised;
He is to be (C)feared (D)above all gods.
For (E)all the gods of the peoples are [a]idols,
But (F)the Lord made the heavens.
(G)Splendor and majesty are before Him,
Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

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  1. Psalm 96:5 Or non-existent things

For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;(A)
    he is to be feared(B) above all gods.(C)
For all the gods of the nations are idols,(D)
    but the Lord made the heavens.(E)
Splendor and majesty(F) are before him;
    strength and glory(G) are in his sanctuary.

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The Lords Power and Dominion.

97 (A)The Lord [a]reigns, may the (B)earth rejoice;
May the many [b](C)islands be joyful.
(D)Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
(E)Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
(F)Fire goes before Him
And (G)burns up His enemies all around.
His (H)lightning lit up the world;
The earth saw it and (I)trembled.
The mountains (J)melted like wax at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the (K)Lord of the whole earth.
The (L)heavens declare His righteousness,
And (M)all the peoples have seen His glory.

May all those be ashamed who serve (N)carved images,
Who boast in (O)idols;
[c](P)Worship Him, all you [d]gods.
Zion [e]heard this and (Q)was joyful,
And the daughters of Judah have rejoiced
Because of Your judgments, Lord.
For You are the Lord (R)Most High over all the earth;
You are exalted far (S)above all [f]gods.

10 (T)Hate evil, you who love the Lord,
Who (U)watches over the souls of His godly ones;
He (V)saves them from the hand of the wicked.
11 (W)Light is sown like seed for the righteous,
And (X)gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Be (Y)joyful in the Lord, you righteous ones,
And (Z)praise [g]the mention of His holy name.

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  1. Psalm 97:1 Or has assumed Kingship
  2. Psalm 97:1 Or coastlands
  3. Psalm 97:7 Or All the gods have worshiped Him
  4. Psalm 97:7 Or supernatural powers
  5. Psalm 97:8 Or possibly hears and is glad
  6. Psalm 97:9 Or supernatural powers
  7. Psalm 97:12 Lit for the memory of His holiness

Psalm 97

The Lord reigns,(A) let the earth be glad;(B)
    let the distant shores(C) rejoice.
Clouds(D) and thick darkness(E) surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.(F)
Fire(G) goes before(H) him
    and consumes(I) his foes on every side.
His lightning(J) lights up the world;
    the earth(K) sees and trembles.(L)
The mountains melt(M) like wax(N) before the Lord,
    before the Lord of all the earth.(O)
The heavens proclaim his righteousness,(P)
    and all peoples see his glory.(Q)

All who worship images(R) are put to shame,(S)
    those who boast in idols(T)
    worship him,(U) all you gods!(V)

Zion hears and rejoices
    and the villages of Judah are glad(W)
    because of your judgments,(X) Lord.
For you, Lord, are the Most High(Y) over all the earth;(Z)
    you are exalted(AA) far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,(AB)
    for he guards(AC) the lives of his faithful ones(AD)
    and delivers(AE) them from the hand of the wicked.(AF)
11 Light shines[a](AG) on the righteous(AH)
    and joy on the upright in heart.(AI)
12 Rejoice in the Lord,(AJ) you who are righteous,
    and praise his holy name.(AK)

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  1. Psalm 97:11 One Hebrew manuscript and ancient versions (see also 112:4); most Hebrew manuscripts Light is sown

(A)The Lord has made His salvation known;
He has (B)revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

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The Lord has made his salvation known(A)
    and revealed his righteousness(B) to the nations.(C)

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