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Bible Quotes About Apples

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

Scripture uses the imagery of apples both literally and figuratively to convey God’s provision and care. While Genesis 1:29 affirms God's provision of fruit-bearing trees for sustenance, several passages highlight the phrase 'apple of the eye' to describe God's protective and cherished care over His people (Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalms 17:8; Proverbs 7:2). Additionally, Proverbs 25:11 likens well-spoken words to 'apples of gold,' emphasizing the beauty and value of godly wisdom, while Joel 1:12 mourns the withering of the apple tree as a symbol of lost joy among mankind.

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Top 8 Bible Quotes About Apples

Genesis 1:29 — “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat....”
Deuteronomy 32:10 — “He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. led: or, compassed”
Psalms 17:8 — “Keep me as the apple of the eye , hide me under the shadow of thy wings,”
Proverbs 7:2 — “Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.”
Proverbs 25:11 — “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. fitly: Heb. spoken upon his wheels”
Joel 1:12 — “The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the s...”
Zechariah 2:8 — “For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Old Testament Quotes About Apples (7)

“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing: Heb. seeding seed yielding: Heb. seeding seed”

Genesis 1:29KJV

“He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. led: or, compassed”

Deuteronomy 32:10KJV

“Keep me as the apple of the eye , hide me under the shadow of thy wings,”

Psalms 17:8KJV

“Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.”

Proverbs 7:2KJV

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. fitly: Heb. spoken upon his wheels”

Proverbs 25:11KJV

“The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.”

Joel 1:12KJV

“For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”

Zechariah 2:8KJV

New Testament Quotes About Apples (1)

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Apples in the Bible

What does the Bible say about apples?

The Bible contains 8 verses about apples, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding apples through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about apples?

There are 8 Bible verses about apples 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 apples?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about apples?

Apples is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 8 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.