On the other hand, “the things upon the earth ” refer to repentant humans, who will eventually attain to everlasting life on earth. ​ — Ps.
(‏ رؤ ٥ :‏ ١٠‏ )‏ وَبِٱلْمُقَابِلِ ،‏ تُشِيرُ عِبَارَةُ « مَا عَلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ » إِلَى ٱلْبَشَرِ ٱلتَّائِبِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ سَيَنَالُونَ ٱلْحَيَاةَ ٱلْأَبَدِيَّةَ عَلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ .‏ —‏ مز ٣٧ :‏ ٢٩‏ .‏