Isaiah 40:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 40:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 40:12 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 40:12 — KJV
“Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? a measure: Heb. a tierce”
— Isaiah 40:12 (KJV)
Isaiah 40:12 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 40:12
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 40:12: hath, waters, heaven
“And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles. the waters were...: Heb. waters of the ankles”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 40:12: measured, waters, hand
“It is he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name. stories: or, spheres: Heb. ascensions troop: or, bundle”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 40:12: hath, waters, heaven
“He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 40:12: measured, earth, measure
“Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. my...: or, the palm of my right hand hath spread out”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 40:12: hath, hand, heaven
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