Psalm 136:6

To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Cross-references

Psalm 24:2 Parallel

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 Allusion

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.