Jeremiah 10:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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:
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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.
Webster's Revision
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
World English Bible
He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:
English Revised Version (ERV)
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:
Barnes's Jeremiah 10:12 Bible Commentary
Discretion - Or, understanding. The three attributes ascribed to the Creator are very remarkable. The creation of the earth, the material world, is an act of "power;" the "establishing," i. e., the ordering and arranging it as a place fit for man's abode, is the work of his "wisdom;" while the spreading out the heavens over it like a tent is an act of "understanding," or skill. Naturally, the consideration of these attributes has led many to see here an allusion to the Holy Trinity.
