Proverbs 30:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:4 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:4 — KJV
“Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?”
— Proverbs 30:4 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:4 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:4
“When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. multitude: or, noise with: or, for”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:4: heaven, wind, waters
“When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. multitude: or, noise”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:4: heaven, wind, waters
“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 Proverbs 30:4: hath, heaven, waters
“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 Proverbs 30:4: hath, heaven, waters
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:4: hath, into, heaven
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