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15 [a]He sends his command to earth;
    his word runs swiftly!(A)

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  1. 147:15–19 God speaks through the thunder of nature and the word of revealed law, cf. Is 55:10–11. The weather phenomena are well known in Jerusalem: a blizzard of snow and hail followed by a thunderstorm that melts the ice.

15 He sends his command(A) to the earth;
    his word runs(B) swiftly.

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12 For indeed, neither herb nor application cured them,
    but your all-healing word, O Lord!(A)

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'Wisdom 16:12' not found for the version: New International Version.

11 So shall my word be
    that goes forth from my mouth;
It shall not return to me empty,
    but shall do what pleases me,
    achieving the end for which I sent it.

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11 so is my word(A) that goes out from my mouth:
    It will not return to me empty,(B)
but will accomplish what I desire
    and achieve the purpose(C) for which I sent it.

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The centurion said in reply,[a] “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.

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  1. 8:8–9 Acquainted by his position with the force of a command, the centurion expresses faith in the power of Jesus’ mere word.

The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.(A)

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