King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens [is] the LORD'S thy God, the earth [also], with all that therein [is].
Complete Jewish Bible:
See, the sky, the heaven beyond the sky, the earth and everything on it all belong to ADONAI your God.
Berean Standard Bible:
Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.
American Standard Version:
Behold, unto Jehovah thy God belongeth heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that is therein.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Behold, the heaven{H8064} and the heaven{H8064} of heavens{H8064} is the LORD'S{H3068} thy God{H430}, the earth{H776} also, with all that therein is.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 19:5
- Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:
Psalms 24:1
- ¶ A Psalm of David. The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Psalms 115:16
- The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Nehemiah 9:6
- Thou, [even] thou, [art] LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all [things] that [are] therein, the seas, and all that [is] therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
1 Kings 8:27
- But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Psalms 148:4
- Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that [be] above the heavens.
Jeremiah 27:5
- I have made the earth, the man and the beast that [are] upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 10:14
Deuteronomy 10:14 is part of the Old Testament and is set within the broader context of Moses addressing the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. This verse reflects several key themes:
1. **Divine Sovereignty**: It emphasizes the sovereignty of God over all creation, including the "heaven and the heaven of heavens," which suggests the entire universe. This declaration asserts that everything in existence belongs to God, reinforcing the idea of God's absolute authority and dominion.
2. **Monotheism**: The verse reiterates the monotheistic belief central to Judaism, affirming that there is one God who is the creator and owner of everything. This was particularly significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where polytheism was prevalent.
3. **Covenantal Relationship**: The personal nature of God is highlighted by referring to Him as "the LORD thy God," which points to the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. This relationship is foundational to Israel's identity and the promises God made to their ancestors.
4. **Stewardship**: By acknowledging God's ownership of all things, the verse implicitly calls the Israelites to live as stewards of God's creation, a principle that extends to how they are to conduct themselves in the Promised Land.
Historically, Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches by Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they cross the Jordan River into Canaan. This book is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses. It serves as a restatement of the law for a new generation, reminding them of God's commands and their national identity as God's chosen people. The historical context is crucial for understanding the urgency and relevance of these themes as the Israelites stood on the threshold of a new era in their history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8064
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
Transliteration: shâmayim
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.