6. By the word of the Lordwere the heavens made. The angelic heavens and
the firmament or terrestrial heavens were made to start into existence by a
word; what if we say by the Word, “For without him was not anything made that is made.” It is interesting to note the mention of the Spirit in the next
clause, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth; the word breath
is the same as is elsewhere rendered “Spirit.” Thus the three persons of the Godhead unite in creating all things.
How easy for the Lord to make the most ponderous orbs, and the most glorious
angels! A word, a breath could do it. It is as easy for God to create the
universe as for a man to breathe, nay, far easier, for man breathes not
independently, but borrows the breath in his nostrils from the infinite wisdom,
for his word may mean his appointment and determination. A wise and merciful
Word has arranged, and a living spirit sustains all the creation of Jehovah.
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