Psalms 103:11

103:11 For as the skies are high above the earth,

so his loyal love towers 1  over his faithful followers. 2 

Isaiah 7:11

7:11 “Ask for a confirming sign from the Lord your God. You can even ask for something miraculous.” 3 

Isaiah 55:9

55:9 for just as the sky 4  is higher than the earth,

so my deeds 5  are superior to 6  your deeds

and my plans 7  superior to your plans.

Romans 8:39

8:39 nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 tn For this sense of the verb גָבַר (gavar), see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 17, 19.

2 tn Heb “those who fear him.”

3 tn Heb “Make it as deep as Sheol or make it high upwards.” These words suggest that Ahaz can feel free to go beyond the bounds of ordinary human experience.

4 tn Or “the heavens.” The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heavens” or “sky” depending on the context.

5 tn Heb “ways” (so many English versions).

6 tn Heb “are higher than.”

7 tn Or “thoughts” (so many English versions).