On or on the or in the earth?

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Hi. Please help. Which is correct in the following example sentence? I believe the phrase "on earth" means "in the world."He performed stunning acts on / on the /  in the earth.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Sorry, but none makes sense, probably because of the context. It sounds like he is a prodigious gravedigger. 'On earth' has limited use in semi-fixed situations, so I don't think you can throw it into just any sentence to mean 'in the world':

The Greatest Show on Earth (Barnum & Bailey's Circus)
What on earth are you doing up so early?!

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you. In Daniel 6:27 of the Bible in the New International Version, this is part of what King Darius said about the *** of Daniel after Daniel miraculously survived after having been thrown into a lions' den. I think I often see the phrase "on the earth" in the Bible and feel we can use "on earth" or "in the world" in its place a lof of times. Please help. Thank you in advance for your help.

He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

Mister Micawber · Answer

The Bible (most versions are based on the 1611 King James version) has many phrases that are no longer so common. It is a poor source of modern English phrasing.

AnonymousPlease help

I am unclear as to what you need help with, precisely. In your quote, 'on the earth' (= on our planet) is in contrast to 'in the heavens'.

On or on the or in the earth?

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