He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.
Parallel translations
- WEB He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.
- KJV He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very 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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Quick answer
God sends His command to the earth and His word runs swiftly. His word is powerful and accomplishes His purposes instantly.
Overview
God governs creation by His spoken command, which speeds to do His will without delay. His word is effective and sovereign over all things. This testifies to the power of God's word, the same word made flesh in Christ and active in His creation (John 1:1-3).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Job 37:12They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth.
- 2 Th 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- Ps 107:20He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
- Job 34:29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
- Matt 8:8–9The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
- Matt 8:13Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.
- Ps 33:9For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.
- Ps 68:11The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:
- Ps 107:25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
- Jonah 1:4Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.
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