2 He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,
Psalms 104:2
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Psalms 18:10–12
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2 Samuel 22:11–13
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Isaiah 40:21–23
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Job 9:7–9
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2 Esdras 16:58–60
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Job 38:8–10
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Psalms 105:38–40
38 Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. 39 He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. 40 They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.
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