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Psalms 115:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 115:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 115 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.”
Psalms 115:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 115:16
The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. This verse articulates the biblical doctrine of delegated dominion. The dual reference to heaven, even the heavens (hashamayim shamayim l'Yahweh, הַשָּׁמַיִם שָׁמַיִם לַיהוָה) uses repetition for emphasis—all heavenly realms belong exclusively to God. This includes the atmospheric heavens, celestial heavens, and spiritual heavens (2 Corinthians 12:2).But the earth hath he given to the children of men (veha'aretz natan livnei adam, וְהָאָרֶץ נָתַן לִבְנֵי־אָדָם) echoes the creation mandate: 'Be fru...
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Cross-References for Psalms 115:16
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“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”
“The heavens are thine”
“Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
“the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth”
“and said to them”
“when he separated the children of men”
“Yahweh”
“heaven is my throne”
“I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.”
“you heavens of heavens”