Hebrews 1:10
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Cross-references
Genesis 1:1 uses the same 'in the beginning' creation language, linking the Son to the original creative act.
In Psalm 8:3, the heavens are 'the work of your fingers' — a direct parallel to Hebrews 1:10's 'work of your hands,' both celebrating God as Creator.
In Psalm 19:1, the heavens 'declare the glory of God' as his handiwork — resonating with Hebrews 1:10's 'work of your hands,' both extolling creation.
Revelation 3:14 calls Christ 'the beginning of God's creation,' echoing His foundational role in creation.
Psalm 102:25-27 is the direct source of this quotation, attributing creation to the Lord, here applied to Christ.
Isaiah 42:5 describes God stretching out the heavens, a parallel activity to the Lord in Hebrews 1:10.
John 1:1-3 explicitly states all things were made through the Word, reinforcing Christ as the agent of creation.
Isaiah 48:13 uses nearly identical language about God laying the earth's foundation, reinforcing the same creator identity.
Isaiah 51:13 speaks of God stretching out heavens and laying earth's foundations, directly paralleling the description applied to Christ.
Zechariah 12:1 uses the same phrasing of stretching out heavens and laying earth's foundation, echoing the Lord's creative work.
Revelation 4:11 declares that God created all things and is worthy of glory — a direct parallel to the creation statement in this verse.
Colossians 1:16 also states that all things were created through Christ — directly reinforcing the creation theme in this verse.
John 17:5 mentions Christ's glory before the world existed, aligning with Hebrews 1:10's portrayal of the Son active in creation.
John 1:3 states all things were made through Christ, directly paralleling Hebrews 1:10 attributing creation to the Son.
Mark 13:31 says heaven and earth will pass away, directly reflecting the transient creation that Hebrews 1:10-12 contrasts with the Son's permanence.
Isaiah 44:24 says God alone stretched out the heavens and spread out the earth, directly matching the creation act in Hebrews 1:10.
In Psalm 104:2, God 'stretches out the heavens like a tent' — Hebrews 1:10 says they are the work of his hands, both depicting God as the active Creator.
In Psalm 90:2, God formed the earth and is from everlasting — Hebrews 1:10 similarly credits God with founding the earth, linking creation with eternity.
In Job 38:4, God asks 'where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?' — directly echoing Hebrews 1:10's creation language, emphasizing divine sovereignty.
John 8:58 declares Jesus' eternal pre-existence ('I am'), supporting the Son's identity as the eternal Creator in Hebrews 1:10.
Isaiah 40:22 pictures God stretching out the heavens like a curtain, echoing the Creator theme of Hebrews 1:10.
Isaiah 40:12 describes God measuring the earth and heavens, paralleling the creation imagery of laying the foundation in Hebrews 1:10.
Jeremiah 27:5 affirms God made the earth by His great power, similar to the foundation-laying in Hebrews 1:10.