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Bible Quotes About Heritage

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

What does the Bible say about heritage? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

12
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Heritage

  1. Exodus 20:1 — “And God spake all these words, saying,
  2. Deuteronomy 28:1 — “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set ...
  3. Deuteronomy 28:47 — “Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;
  4. Psalms 61:5 — “For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
  5. Psalms 119:111 — “Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
  6. Psalms 127:3 — “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
  7. Jeremiah 1:5 — “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave
  8. Matthew 5:1 — “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
  9. Luke 10:27 — “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
  10. Luke 10:30 — “And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead .

Old Testament Quotes About Heritage (7)

And God spake all these words, saying,
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave

New Testament Quotes About Heritage (5)

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead .
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heritage in the Bible

What does the Bible say about heritage?
The Bible contains 12 verses about heritage, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding heritage through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about heritage?
There are 12 Bible verses about heritage 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 heritage?
While many verses address heritage, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of heritage you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about heritage?
Heritage 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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