'erets: Earth, contrary to heaven Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (ארץ) Psalm 102:19 - For God looked down upon his holy heights; from heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth (ארץ) Psalm 103:11 - For as high as the heavens are above the earth (ארץ), So great is his loving kindness to those who fear Him