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Bible Quotes About History

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

Discover 14 powerful Bible verses about history. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.

15
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About History

  1. Deuteronomy 17:18 — “And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:
  2. Deuteronomy 32:7 — “Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. many: Heb. generation and generation
  3. Job 8:8 — “For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
  4. Job 8:9 — “(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) nothing: Heb. not
  5. Job 8:10 — “Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
  6. Psalms 78:3 — “Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
  7. Psalms 139:4 — “For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
  8. Ecclesiastes 1:9 — “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
  9. Ecclesiastes 7:10 — “Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. wisely: Heb. out of wisdom
  10. 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

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Old Testament Quotes About History (10)

And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites:
Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. many: Heb. generation and generation
For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) nothing: Heb. not
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. wisely: Heb. out of wisdom
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 History (5)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Frequently Asked Questions About History in the Bible

What does the Bible say about history?
The Bible contains 15 verses about history, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding history through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about history?
There are 15 Bible verses about history 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 history?
While many verses address history, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of history you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about history?
History is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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