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Bible Quotes About Education

12 Scripture verses about education from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about education. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

12
Total Verses
9
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Education

  1. Deuteronomy 11:19 — “And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
  2. Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
  3. Proverbs 4:13 — “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
  4. Proverbs 9:9 — “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
  5. Proverbs 9:10 — “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
  6. Proverbs 16:16 — “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
  7. Proverbs 18:15 — “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
  8. Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way
  9. Ecclesiastes 7:12 — “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow
  10. Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Subtopics of Education

christian education
education of children
female education
girls education
health education

Old Testament Quotes About Education (9)

And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow

New Testament Quotes About Education (3)

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray

Frequently Asked Questions About Education in the Bible

What does the Bible say about education?
The Bible contains 12 verses about education, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding education through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about education?
There are 12 Bible verses about education in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about education?
While many verses address education, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of education you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about education?
Education is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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