# By the word of Yahweh the heavens were made

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "By using his word, Yahweh made the heavens" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# by the breath of his mouth

This refers to Yahweh's word. Alternate translation: "by his word" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])