He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.
Parallel translations
- KJV He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
- BSB He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
- NKJV He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.
- NASB He sends His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.
- NLT He sends his orders to the world— how swiftly his word flies!
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Cross-references & the web
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- Job 37:12It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,
- 2 Th 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;
- Ps 107:20He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.
- Matt 8:8–9The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
- Job 34:29When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,
- Ps 33:9For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.
- Matt 8:13Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour.
- Ps 68:11The Lord announced the word. The ones who proclaim it are a great company.
- Jonah 1:4But Yahweh sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty storm on the sea, so that the ship was likely to break up.
- Ps 107:25For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves.
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