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Psalms 19:1

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The heavens: Psalms 8:3, Psalms 33:6, Psalms 115:16, Psalms 148:3-4; Isaiah 40:22-26; Jeremiah 10:11-12; Romans 1:19-20

the firmament: Rakeea:, from raka:, to stretch out, the expanse, not only containing the celestial bodies, but also the air, light, rain, dews, etc., all of which display the infinite power and wisdom of their Almighty Creator. Psalms 150:1-2; Genesis 1:6-8, Genesis 1:14-15; Daniel 12:3

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