Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 0 » 4055 heaven and earth
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.
Heaven and earth in relation to God
He is the Creator of heaven and earth
Isaiah 37:16 pp 2 Kings 19:15 See also Genesis 14:18-23; 2 Chronicles 2:12; Psalm 115:15; Psalm 121:2; Psalm 124:8; Psalm 134:3; Psalm 146:5-6; Acts 14:15; Acts 17:24
He is Lord of heaven and earth
Matthew 11:25 pp Luke 10:21 See also 1 Chronicles 29:11-12; Ezra 5:11; Jeremiah 23:23-24; Jeremiah 33:25-26
The personification of heaven and earth
Deuteronomy 31:28 See also Deuteronomy 4:26; Deuteronomy 30:19; Psalm 69:34; Jeremiah 51:48
Allusions to the end of heaven and earth
Matthew 24:35 pp Mark 13:31 pp Luke 21:33 See also Matthew 5:18; Luke 16:17
The expression “between heaven and earth”
1 Chronicles 21:16 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
