Jeremiah 51:15
Jeremiah 51:15 in Multiple Translations
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens.
He has made the earth by his power, he has made the world strong in its place by his wisdom, and by his wise design the heavens have been stretched out:
It was God who made the earth by his power. He created the world by his wisdom and by his understanding he put the heavens in place.
He hath made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisedome, and hath stretched out the heauen by his discretion.
The maker of earth by His power, The establisher of the world by His wisdom, Who by His understanding stretched out the heavens,
“He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom. By his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
He that made the earth by his power, that hath prepared the world by his wisdom, and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.
Yahweh created the earth by his power; he established it by his wisdom, and he stretched out the sky by his understanding.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 51:15
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Jeremiah 51:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֹשֵׂ֥ה
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
בְּ/כֹח֔/וֹ
מֵכִ֥ין
תֵּבֵ֖ל
בְּ/חָכְמָת֑/וֹ
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנָת֖/וֹ
נָטָ֥ה
שָׁמָֽיִם
עֹשֵׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
בְּ/כֹח֔/וֹ
kôach
H3581
reptile
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מֵכִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil
תֵּבֵ֖ל
têbêl
H8398
world
N-fs
בְּ/חָכְמָת֑/וֹ
chokmâh
H2451
wisdom
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנָת֖/וֹ
tâbûwn
H8394
understanding
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
נָטָ֥ה
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שָׁמָֽיִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 51:15
עֹשֵׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בְּ/כֹח֔/וֹ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
מֵכִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
תֵּבֵ֖ל
têbêl
H8398
"world"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for world, it refers to the earth and its inhabitants. In the Bible, it's used to describe the world God created, like in Psalm 24, which says the earth belongs to God.
Definition: world
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: habitable part, world. See also: 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 97:4; Psalms 9:9.
בְּ/חָכְמָת֑/וֹ
chokmâh
H2451
"wisdom"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Wisdom refers to skill, prudence, or good judgment in areas like war, administration, or religion, as seen in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. See also: Exodus 28:3; Proverbs 5:1; Psalms 37:30.
וּ/בִ/תְבוּנָת֖/וֹ
tâbûwn
H8394
"understanding"
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
Tabún means understanding or intelligence, implying skill or insight. It is translated as discretion, reason, or wisdom in the KJV Bible, referring to the act or faculty of understanding.
Definition: 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom. See also: Exodus 31:3; Proverbs 8:1; Psalms 49:4.
נָטָ֥ה
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
שָׁמָֽיִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 51:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 51:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:15
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
- Sermons on Jeremiah 51:15
Context — Praise to the God of Jacob
13You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.
14The LORD of Hosts has sworn by Himself: “Surely I will fill you up with men as with locusts, and they will shout in triumph over you.”
15The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
16When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. 17Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 4:11 | “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and came to be.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 10:12–16 | The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish. The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 32:17 | “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! |
| 4 | Acts 14:15 | “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. |
| 5 | Colossians 1:16–17 | For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. |
| 6 | Romans 1:20 | For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. |
| 7 | Job 9:8 | He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. |
| 8 | Proverbs 3:19 | The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. |
| 9 | Psalms 148:1–5 | Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. |
| 10 | Psalms 104:2 | He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, |
Jeremiah 51:15 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is all-powerful and wise, and He created the world with care and thoughtfulness. Just like a skilled builder uses their strength and knowledge to construct a strong and beautiful building, God used His power and wisdom to create the earth and the heavens, as seen in Jeremiah 51:15 and also in Psalm 95:4. This means we can trust Him to take care of us and guide us, even when things seem uncertain or difficult, because He is the same God who created the universe with such precision and beauty (Psalm 19:1). By remembering God's power and wisdom, we can have confidence and peace in our daily lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God made the earth by His power?
This phrase highlights God's incredible strength and ability to create the world and everything in it, as seen in Jeremiah 51:15 and also in Psalm 102:25, which says God laid the foundations of the earth by His power.
How does God's wisdom relate to the creation of the world?
According to Jeremiah 51:15, God established the world by His wisdom, meaning He carefully and thoughtfully planned and created the world, as also seen in Proverbs 3:19, which says the Lord founded the earth by wisdom.
What is the significance of God stretching out the heavens by His understanding?
This phrase emphasizes God's vast knowledge and comprehension, as seen in Jeremiah 51:15, and is also reflected in Isaiah 40:28, which says God's understanding is beyond human comprehension.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Jeremiah 51:15 serves as a reminder of God's power and wisdom in the midst of judgment and destruction, as described in the surrounding verses, highlighting His sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Psalm 103:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can see God's power and wisdom in my everyday life, and how can I acknowledge and thank Him for these things?
- How does the fact that God created the world by His power and wisdom affect my trust in Him and my perspective on life's challenges?
- In what ways can I reflect God's wisdom and understanding in my own decisions and actions, and what are some areas where I need to seek His guidance and discernment?
- What are some things in my life that feel chaotic or out of control, and how can I trust God's power and wisdom to bring order and peace to those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 51:15
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 51:15
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
Jeremiah 51:15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.Ver. 15. He hath made the earth by his power.] And can therefore easily and quickly unmake this great monarchy. See Jeremiah 10:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
(15-19) He hath made the earth by his power . . .—The five verses are a reproduction of Jer 10:12-16, fitted in here to enhance the majesty of Him Who decrees the destruction of Babylon, and appoints Israel to be the instrument of that destruction. The word “Israel,” as the italics show, is wanting in the Hebrew, and we have a sufficient sense without it. “He is the former of all things, and of the rod (i.e., the tribe) of his inheritance.” The English version follows the Vulgate and the Targum in treating the omission as an error of transcription. (See Notes on Jeremiah 10:12-16.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
Verse 15. He hath made the earth by his power] The omnipotence of God is particularly manifested in the works of creation. He hath established the world by his wisdom] The omniscience of God is particularly seen in the government of תבל tebel, the inhabited surface of the globe. What a profusion of wisdom and skill is apparent in that wondrous system of providence by which he governs and provides for every living thing. And hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.] Deep thought, comprehensive design, and consummate skill are especially seen in the formation, magnitudes, distances, revolutions, and various affections of the heavenly bodies.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 51:15
15–19. These vv. are taken almost verbatim from Jeremiah 10:12-16. The object of the insertion is to emphasize the powerlessness of Babylon’s idols against Jehovah.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 51:15
A transcript of Jer 10:12-16.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 51:15
GOD AGAINST THE IDOLS OF BABYLON, Jeremiah 51:15-26.15-19. He hath made the earth by his power — These verses are almost an exact transcript of Jer 10:12-16, and hold up before the people the
Sermons on Jeremiah 51:15
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(People God Uses) 02 the Need for Faith by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of having the right perspective in our faith. He uses the example of the disciples' inability to cast out an evil spirit from |
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Worship (Part 3 of 3) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal consequences of our actions and the need to love and worship God wholeheartedly. He shares a perso |
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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The Greatness of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a mother who takes her young child to the beach to escape the monotony of housework. As the mother reads, she occasionally looks up to check |
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Moody 100th Anniversary 1986 the Wonder of Worship by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wonder and celebration in worship. He highlights how we have lost our sense of wonder and take things for granted, includi |
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Pleasing to God by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living to please God, highlighting that our existence is meant to bring pleasure to Him. It contrasts living for self-pleasure, as seen in |
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Inside the Rainbow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the vision of John in the book of Revelation. John sees four beasts with six wings and many eyes, constantly praising God. The preacher empha |