Isaiah 48:13

Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 45:18, God is the Creator who formed the earth and made it — parallel to the main verse's depiction of God laying earth's foundation and spreading heavens.

Isaiah 42:5 Parallel

In Isaiah 42:5, God is described as stretching out the heavens and spreading out the earth — nearly identical imagery to the creation language in the main verse.

Isaiah 40:26 says God calls the stars by name and brings them out, similar to summoning them to stand together.

Isaiah 40:22 describes God stretching out the heavens like a canopy, matching the act of spreading the heavens.

Isaiah 40:12 portrays God measuring the heavens with His hand, a parallel image to His right hand spreading the heavens.

Isaiah 51:16 repeats the imagery of God establishing the heavens and laying the earth's foundations with His hand.

Isaiah 44:24 also declares that God alone stretched out the heavens and spread out the earth, reinforcing His sole creative power.

Hebrews 1:10-12 applies this OT language to Christ, showing He is the Lord who founded the earth and heavens as His handiwork.

Psalm 147:4 Parallel

Psalm 147:4 states God determines the number of stars and calls them each by name, directly matching the summoning of heavenly bodies.

Psalm 102:25 uses nearly identical wording about God laying earth's foundations and making the heavens, echoing the creation imagery.

Job 37:18 Parallel

Job 37:18 asks if man can spread out the skies like God, highlighting God's sole power to spread the heavens.

Psalm 119:91 confirms that all things stand by God's decree, as here they stand at His summons.

Psalm 78:69 Parallel

Psalm 78:69 compares the sanctuary's permanence to the earth God founded forever, echoing the founding act here.

Jeremiah 10:12 similarly declares that God made the earth and stretched out the heavens, echoing the creative act here.

Jeremiah 27:5 affirms that God made the earth by His great power and outstretched arm, similar to the founding act here.

Jeremiah 32:17 praises God for making the heavens and earth by His power, directly paralleling the creative work here.

Jeremiah 51:15 repeats that God made the earth and stretched out the heavens, reinforcing the same creative declaration.

Zechariah 12:1 declares that the LORD stretched out the heavens and founded the earth, identical to the actions here.

Genesis 2:1 Parallel

Genesis 2:1 describes the completion of the heavens and earth that God's hand founded and spread out here.

Psalm 119:89-91 declares God's word stands firm in heavens and He established the earth, paralleling His command over creation.