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Bible Quotes About Families

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

Scripture reveals that families are designed for unity and mutual support, as seen in Genesis 2:24 where a man leaves his parents to unite with his wife as one flesh. The story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50 demonstrates forgiveness and restoration within a family, despite past wrongs, highlighting God's providence in turning evil intentions into good for the preservation of many. These passages emphasize the importance of cleaving to one another, extending grace, and fostering reconciliation as foundational to God-ordained family relationships.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Families

Genesis 2:24 — “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
Genesis 50:17 — “So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God ...”
Genesis 50:18 — “And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”
Genesis 50:19 — “And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?”
Genesis 50:20 — “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
Genesis 50:21 — “Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly: Heb. to their hearts”
Deuteronomy 6:6 — “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
Psalms 128:3 — “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
Psalms 128:4 — “Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.”
Psalms 128:5 — “The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.”

Subtopics of Families

christian blended families

christian families

families broken

families fighting

spiritual families

step families

Abraham

Be duly regulated

Be taught the Scriptures

Cornelius

Crispus

David

Deceivers and liars should be removed from

Jacob

Jailor of Philippi

Job

Joshua

Lazarus of Bethany

Live in mutual forbearance

Live in unity

Old Testament Quotes About Families (11)

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Genesis 2:24KJV

“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”

Genesis 50:17KJV

“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”

Genesis 50:18KJV

“And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?”

Genesis 50:19KJV

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

Genesis 50:20KJV

“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly: Heb. to their hearts”

Genesis 50:21KJV

“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”

Deuteronomy 6:6KJV

“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”

Psalms 128:3KJV

“Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.”

Psalms 128:4KJV

“The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.”

Psalms 128:5KJV

“Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.”

Psalms 128:6KJV

New Testament Quotes About Families (10)

“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”

John 11:1KJV

“(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)”

John 11:2KJV

“Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”

John 11:3KJV

“When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby .”

John 11:4KJV

“Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.”

John 11:5KJV

“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”

Acts 16:31KJV

“And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.”

Acts 16:32KJV

“And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes ; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”

Acts 16:33KJV

“And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.”

Acts 16:34KJV

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”

Ephesians 6:1KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Families in the Bible

What does the Bible say about families?

The Bible contains 21 verses about families, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding families through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about families?

There are 21 Bible verses about families 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 families?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about families?

Families is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.