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for he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded, and it stood firm.(A)

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By the word of the Lord the heavens were made
    and all their host by the breath of his mouth.(A)

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Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.(A)

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Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for he commanded and they were created.(A)
He established them forever and ever;
    he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.[a](B)

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  1. 148.6 Or he set a law that cannot pass away

11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
    and by your will they existed and were created.”(A)

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By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.[a](A)

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  1. 11.3 Or was not made out of visible things

16 for in[a] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and in[b] him all things hold together.

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  1. 1.16 Or by
  2. 1.17 Or by

He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains[a] all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for[b] sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,(A)

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  1. 1.3 Or bears along
  2. 1.3 Other ancient authorities add our

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
    you have established the earth, and it stands fast.(A)
91 By your appointment they stand today,
    for all things are your servants.(B)

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Your decrees are very sure;
    holiness befits your house,
    O Lord, forevermore.(A)

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