Psalm 102:25

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

Cross-reference

Genesis 2:1 Parallel

Genesis 2:1 describes the completion of creation, while Psalm 102:25 focuses on its beginning — both refer to the same creative work.

Hebrews 3:4 Parallel

Hebrews 3:4 states that the builder of all things is God — a direct parallel to the creative act described here.

Hebrews 1:10-12 directly quotes Psalm 102:25-27, applying it to Christ as eternal Creator — a clear citation.

Jeremiah 32:17 echoes this same confession: God made heavens and earth by great power — a direct parallel on creation.

In Job 38:4-7, God describes laying earth's foundation with angelic witness — directly parallel to the creation imagery here.

Exodus 20:11 references the six-day creation of heaven and earth, aligning with the foundation laid in Psalm 102:25.

Genesis 1:1 Parallel

Genesis 1:1 records God creating the heavens and the earth, the same foundation laid in Psalm 102:25.

1 Chronicles 16:26 contrasts idols with the Lord who made the heavens — a parallel emphasizing God as Creator.

Isaiah 34:4 Contrast

Isaiah 34:4 describes the heavens rotting and rolling up, contrasting the enduring creation in Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 40:12 depicts God measuring the heavens and earth, expanding on the creative power shown in Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 40:22 portrays God stretching out the heavens like a curtain, reinforcing the creation imagery of Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 40:26 explicitly asks who created the stars, affirming the Creator of heavens from Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 42:5 Allusion

Isaiah 42:5 declares God created and stretched out the heavens and earth, directly echoing Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 45:12 says God's hands stretched out the heavens, paralleling the work of God's hands in Psalm 102:25.

Isaiah 48:13 repeats 'my hand laid the foundation of the earth' and 'spread out the heavens', nearly quoting Psalm 102:25.

In Isaiah 51:13, the same creation language appears: God stretched out heavens and laid earth's foundations, reinforcing the Creator theme.

2 Kings 19:15 declares that the Lord alone made heaven and earth — a direct parallel to this creation statement.

Zechariah 12:1 uses nearly identical phrasing: 'stretched out the heavens and founded the earth' — a direct parallel.

John 1:3 Allusion

John 1:3 identifies Christ as the agent of creation, directly connecting to the creative work described here.

Colossians 1:16 identifies Christ as the agent of creation, echoing the Psalm's declaration that God founded the earth.

Proverbs 8:23-36 personifies wisdom present at creation before the foundations — a parallel but distinct perspective on the same event.