Psalm 136:6
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Cross-references
Psalm 24:2 also describes God founding the earth on the seas, closely matching the 'earth above waters' imagery of Psalm 136:6.
Genesis 1:9 describes waters gathering and dry land appearing, directly matching the earth spread over waters in Psalm 136:6.
Isaiah 44:24 echoes 'spread out the earth' — the same creative act attributed to God alone, reinforcing His sovereignty and steadfast love.
2 Peter 3:5-7 references the earth formed out of water, echoing this creative act, and ties it to judgment by water and fire.
Isaiah 42:5 uses the exact phrase 'spread out the earth'—a direct parallel to this creative act.
Zechariah 12:1 speaks of God founding the earth and stretching out the heavens — another creation declaration, similar but not identical wording.
Job 26:7 describes hanging the earth on nothing, a complementary view of God's foundational act to Psalm 136:6's waters.
Job 37:18 uses the same 'spread out' verb for the skies, paralleling the spreading of the earth in Psalm 136:6.
Jeremiah 10:12 describes God making the earth by power and stretching out the heavens — a parallel creative act, broadening the scope.