4055 heaven and earth
Dictionary of Bible Themes

An expression which in the original Hebrew refers to the whole of creation. It is frequently used in relation to God both as Creator and Lord in order to emphasise his power and authority.

Isaiah 37:16

Heaven and earth in relation to God

He is the Creator of heaven and earth

See also

Genesis 14:18-23

pp 2Ki 19:15

2 Chronicles 2:12
Psalms 115:15; 121:2; 124:8; 134:3; 146:5-6
Acts 14:15; 17:24
Matthew 11:25

He is Lord of heaven and earth

See also

1 Chronicles 29:11-12

pp Lk 10:21

Ezra 5:11
Jeremiah 23:23-24; 33:25-26
Deuteronomy 31:28

The personification of heaven and earth

See also

Deuteronomy 4:26; 30:19
Psalms 69:34
Jeremiah 51:48
Matthew 24:35

Allusions to the end of heaven and earth

See also

pp Mk 13:31

Matthew 5:18

pp Lk 21:33

Luke 16:17
1 Chronicles 21:16

The expression "between heaven and earth"

See also

Zechariah 5:9

See also

1110 God, present everywhere
1230 God, the Lord
1325 God, the Creator
4005 creation
4287 universe
9160 new heavens & new earth
9410 heaven
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