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Bible Quotes About Swimming

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

What does the Bible say about swimming? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Swimming

Psalms 8:8 — “The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.”
Psalms 18:15 — “Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”
Psalms 23:2 — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. green: Heb. pastures of tender grass still: Heb. waters of quietness”
Isaiah 25:11 — “And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.”
Isaiah 43:2 — “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame k...”
Isaiah 47:2 — “Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.”
Ezekiel 47:5 — “Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. waters to: Heb. waters of swimming”
Daniel 7:1 — “In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. had: Cald. saw matters: or, words”
John 21:7 — “Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself...”
Acts 27:1 — “And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.”

Old Testament Quotes About Swimming (8)

“The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.”

Psalms 8:8KJV

“Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”

Psalms 18:15KJV

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. green: Heb. pastures of tender grass still: Heb. waters of quietness”

Psalms 23:2KJV

“And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.”

Isaiah 25:11KJV

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”

Isaiah 43:2KJV

“Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.”

Isaiah 47:2KJV

“Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. waters to: Heb. waters of swimming”

Ezekiel 47:5KJV

“In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. had: Cald. saw matters: or, words”

Daniel 7:1KJV

New Testament Quotes About Swimming (2)

“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.”

John 21:7KJV

“And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.”

Acts 27:1KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming in the Bible

What does the Bible say about swimming?

The Bible contains 10 verses about swimming, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding swimming through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about swimming?

There are 10 Bible verses about swimming 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 swimming?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about swimming?

Swimming is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.