Genesis 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:15

He prayed: LORD God of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures. You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world.

1 Chronicles 16:26

Other nations worship idols, but the LORD created the heavens.

2 Chronicles 2:11

Hiram sent his answer back to Solomon: I know that the LORD must love his people, because he has chosen you to be their king.

Nehemiah 9:6

You alone are the LORD, Creator of the heavens and all the stars, Creator of the earth and those who live on it, Creator of the ocean and all its creatures. You are the source of life, praised by the stars that fill the heavens.

Job 26:13

The heavens became bright when he breathed, and the escaping sea monster died at the hands of God.

Job 38:4

How did I lay the foundation for the earth? Were you there?

Job 9:8

God alone stretched out the sky, stepped on the sea,

Psalm 102:25

In the beginning, LORD, you laid the earth's foundation and created the heavens.

Psalm 104:24

Our LORD, by your wisdom you made so many things; the whole earth is covered with your living creatures.

Psalm 104:30

You created all of them by your Spirit, and you give new life to the earth.

Psalm 115:15

May the LORD who created the heavens and the earth give you his blessing.

Psalm 121:2

It will come from the LORD, who created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 124:8

The LORD made heaven and earth, and he is the one who sends us help.

Psalm 134:3

The LORD is the Creator of heaven and earth, and I pray that the LORD will bless you from Zion.

Psalm 136:5

With wisdom he made the sky. God's love never fails.

Psalm 146:6

God made heaven and earth; he created the sea and everything else. God always keeps his word.

Psalm 33:6

The LORD made the heavens and everything in them by his word.

Psalm 33:9

As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed.

Psalm 8:3

I often think of the heavens your hands have made, and of the moon and stars you put in place.

Psalm 8:4

Then I ask, “Why do you care about us humans? Why are you concerned for us weaklings?”

Psalm 90:2

You have always been God— long before the birth of the mountains, even before you created the earth and the world.

Psalm 96:5

Other nations worship idols, but the LORD created the heavens.

Exodus 20:11

In six days I made the sky, the earth, the seas, and everything in them, but on the seventh day I rested. That's why I made the Sabbath a special day that belongs to me.

Exodus 31:18

When God had finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two flat stones on which he had written all his laws with his own hand.

Proverbs 16:4

The LORD has a reason for everything he does, and he lets evil people live only to be punished.

Proverbs 3:19

By his wisdom and knowledge the LORD created heaven and earth.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Keep your Creator in mind while you are young! In years to come, you will be burdened down with troubles and say, “I don't enjoy life any more.”

Isaiah 37:16

LORD God All-Powerful of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures. You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world.

Isaiah 40:21

Don't you know? Haven't you heard? Isn't it clear that God created the world?

Isaiah 40:26

Look at the evening sky! Who created the stars? Who gave them each a name? Who leads them like an army? The LORD is so powerful that none of the stars are ever missing.

Isaiah 40:28

Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured.

Isaiah 42:5

I am the LORD God. I created the heavens like an open tent above. I made the earth and everything that grows on it. I am the source of life for all who live on this earth, so listen to what I say.

Isaiah 44:24

Israel, I am your LORD. I am your source of life, and I have rescued you. I created everything from the sky above to the earth below.

Isaiah 45:18

The LORD alone is God! He created the heavens and made a world where people can live, instead of creating an empty desert. The LORD alone is God; there are no others.

Isaiah 51:13

I spread out the heavens and laid foundations for the earth. But you have forgotten me, your LORD and Creator. All day long you were afraid of those who were angry and hoped to abuse you. Where are they now?

Isaiah 51:16

I have told you what to say, and I will keep you safe in the palm of my hand. I spread out the heavens and laid foundations for the earth. Now I say, “Jerusalem, your people are mine.”

Isaiah 65:17

I am creating new heavens and a new earth; everything of the past will be forgotten.

Jeremiah 10:12

With your wisdom and power you created the earth and spread out the heavens.

Jeremiah 32:17

LORD God, you stretched out your mighty arm and made the sky and the earth. You can do anything.

Jeremiah 51:15

God used his wisdom and power to create the earth and spread out the heavens.

Zechariah 12:1

This is a message from the LORD about Israel: I am the LORD! I stretched out the heavens; I put the earth on its foundations and gave breath to humans.

Matthew 11:25

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.

Mark 13:19

This will be the worst time of suffering since God created the world, and nothing this terrible will ever happen again.

Acts 14:15

Why are you doing this? We are humans just like you. Please give up all this foolishness. Turn to the living God, who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Acts 17:24

This God made the world and everything in it. He is Lord of heaven and earth, and he doesn't live in temples built by human hands.

Acts 4:24

When the rest of the Lord's followers heard this, they prayed together and said: Master, you created heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Romans 11:36

Everything comes from the Lord. All things were made because of him and will return to him. Praise the Lord for ever! Amen.

1 Corinthians 8:6

We have only one God, and he is the Father. He created everything, and we live for him. Jesus Christ is our only Lord. Everything was made by him, and by him life was given to us.

Ephesians 3:9

God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind.

Hebrews 1:10

The Scriptures also say, “In the beginning, Lord, you were the one who laid the foundation of the earth and created the heavens.

Hebrews 1:2

But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will some day belong to the Son.

Hebrews 11:3

Because of our faith, we know that the world was made at God's command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen.

Hebrews 3:4

Of course, every house is built by someone, and God is really the one who built everything.

2 Peter 3:5

They will say this because they want to forget that long ago the heavens and the earth were made at God's command. The earth came out of water and was made from water.

1 John 1:1

The Word that gives life was from the beginning, and this is the one our message is about. Our ears have heard, our own eyes have seen, and our hands touched this Word.

Revelation 10:6

He made a promise in the name of God who lives for ever and who created heaven, earth, the sea, and every living creature. The angel said, “You won't have to wait any longer.

Revelation 14:7

The angel shouted, “Worship and honour God! The time has come for him to judge everyone. Kneel down before the one who created heaven and earth, the oceans, and every stream.”

Revelation 21:6

Everything is finished! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give water from the life-giving fountain to everyone who is thirsty.

Revelation 22:13

I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Revelation 3:14

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: I am the one called Amen! I am the faithful and true witness and the source of God's creation. Listen to what I say.

Revelation 4:11

“Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honour, and power. You created all things, and by your decision they are and were created.”