Poetry
Explore 14 scripture references about poetry from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 9 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Poetry?
The topic of poetry appears throughout Scripture with 14 references spanning 9 books of the Bible, from 1 Samuel to Psalms. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-ACROSTIC PSA 25; 34; 37; 111; 112; 119; 145; PRO 31:10-31; LAM 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 -DIDACTIC -Moses' song DEU 32 -See Job, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and all the books of prophecy -See PSALMS, DIDACTIC -ELEGY -Upon the death of Saul 2SA 1:19-27 -Upon the death of Abner 2SA 3:33,34 -See ELEGY -EPIC -Moses' song EXO 15:1-19 -Miriam' s song EXO 15:21 -Song of Deborah JDG 5 -LYRICS, SACRED -Moses' and Miriam' s songs EXO 15 -Hannah' s song 1SA 2:1-10 -The song -Of Elizabeth LUK 1:42-45 -Of Mary LUK 1:46-55 -Of Zacharias LUK 1:68-79 -The Psalms, which see
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What does the Bible say about poetry?
The Bible contains 14 references to poetry across 9 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is poetry mentioned in the Bible?
Poetry is referenced in 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Judges, and 4 more books. There are 14 total scripture references on this topic.