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Bible Quotes About Race

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

Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about race. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic.

20
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
16
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Race

  1. Genesis 3:20 — “And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living
  2. Psalms 19:5 — “Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
  3. Ecclesiastes 9:11 — “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skil...
  4. Malachi 2:10 — “Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?
  5. Matthew 28:19 — “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations
  6. John 13:34 — “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
  7. Acts 10:34 — “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
  8. Acts 17:26 — “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
  9. Romans 2:11 — “For there is no respect of persons with God.
  10. Romans 10:12 — “For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Subtopics of Race

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1. Human
Unity of
2. FOOT RACE
Figurative
1. Human, unity of
2. Foot race, figurative

Old Testament Quotes About Race (4)

And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?

New Testament Quotes About Race (16)

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
For there is no respect of persons with God.
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all , but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
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.
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Frequently Asked Questions About Race in the Bible

What does the Bible say about race?
The Bible contains 20 verses about race, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding race through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about race?
There are 20 Bible verses about race 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 race?
While many verses address race, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of race you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about race?
Race is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 20 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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