Isaiah 45:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:2

The earth was barren, with no form of life; it was under a roaring ocean covered with darkness. But the Spirit of God was moving over the water.

Genesis 1:26

God said, “Now we will make humans, and they will be like us. We will let them rule the fish, the birds, and all other living creatures.”

Genesis 1:28

God gave them his blessing and said: Have a lot of children! Fill the earth with people and bring it under your control. Rule over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and every animal on the earth.

Genesis 9:1

God said to Noah and his sons: I am giving you my blessing. Have a lot of children and grandchildren, so people will live everywhere on this earth.

Psalm 115:16

The LORD has kept the heavens for himself, but he has given the earth to us humans.

Proverbs 30:4

Has anyone gone up to heaven and come back down? Has anyone grabbed hold of the wind? Has anyone wrapped up the sea or marked out boundaries for the earth? If you know of any who have done such things, then tell me their names and their children's names.

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 45:12

I created the world and covered it with people; I stretched out the sky and filled it with stars.

Isaiah 48:13

With my own hand I created the earth and stretched out the sky. They obey my every command.

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?

Jeremiah 10:12

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

Jeremiah 51:15

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