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Bible Quotes About Sovereignty

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

What does the Bible say about sovereignty? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Sovereignty

Job 42:2 — “I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. no thought can be: or, no thought of thine can be hindered”
Psalms 103:19 — “The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
Psalms 115:3 — “But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Psalms 135:6 — “Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.”
Proverbs 16:9 — “A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 19:21 — “There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 21:1 — “The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
Isaiah 46:10 — “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Daniel 4:35 — “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto h...”
Romans 8:28 — “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Subtopics of Sovereignty

Of God

Of Man

Old Testament Quotes About Sovereignty (9)

“I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. no thought can be: or, no thought of thine can be hindered”

Job 42:2KJV

“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”

Psalms 103:19KJV

“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”

Psalms 115:3KJV

“Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.”

Psalms 135:6KJV

“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”

Proverbs 16:9KJV

“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”

Proverbs 19:21KJV

“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”

Proverbs 21:1KJV

“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”

Isaiah 46:10KJV

“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”

Daniel 4:35KJV

New Testament Quotes About Sovereignty (2)

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28KJV

“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”

Ephesians 1:11KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Sovereignty in the Bible

What does the Bible say about sovereignty?

The Bible contains 11 verses about sovereignty, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding sovereignty through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about sovereignty?

There are 11 Bible verses about sovereignty 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 sovereignty?

While many verses address sovereignty, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of sovereignty you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about sovereignty?

Sovereignty is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.