He sends his orders to the world— how swiftly his word flies!
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.
- 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.
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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 37:12It 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.
- 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,
- 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.
- 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 33:9For he spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood firm.
- Ps 68:11The Lord announced the word. The ones who proclaim it are a great company.
- Ps 107:25For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves.
- 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.
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