Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About A Man?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding A Man in the Bible
What does the Bible say about a man? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About A Man
- 1Genesis 1:26
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
KJV - 2Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
KJV - 3Genesis 2:7
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
KJV - 4
- 5Proverbs 20:6
“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? goodness: or, bounty”
KJV - 6Ecclesiastes 7:29
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”
KJV - 7Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
KJV - 8Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
KJV - 9James 1:12
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
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Subtopics of A Man
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About A Man? (7 Verses)
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? goodness: or, bounty”
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About A Man? (2 Verses)
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried , he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About A Man
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about a man. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about a man and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about a man is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on a man needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about a man with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about a man, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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