Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Arrows?

26 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Arrows in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about arrows. This collection of 4 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

26
Total Verses
26
Old Testament
0
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Arrows

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 32:23
    I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 32:24
    They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust. heat: Heb. coals
    KJV
  3. 3
    Deuteronomy 32:25
    The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs. within: Heb. from the chambers destroy: Heb. bereave
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 32:26
    I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 32:27
    Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. Our: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 32:28
    For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Deuteronomy 32:29
    O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
    KJV
  8. 8
    Deuteronomy 32:30
    How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 32:31
    For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 32:32
    For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter: of the vine: or, worse than the vine
    KJV

Subtopics of Arrows

(Broken), of destruction of power
(Falling from the hand), of the paralysing power
Against enemies
At a mark for amusement
At the beasts of the earth
Bright and polished
Called shafts
Carried in a quiver
Deadly and destructive weapons
Fleetness of, alluded to
From a bow
From engines
Of bitter words
Of Christ
Of devices of the wicked
Of false witnesses
Of God's judgment
Of lightnings
Of severe afflictions
Of slanderous tongues

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Arrows? (26 Verses)

I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.
They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust. heat: Heb. coals
The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs. within: Heb. from the chambers destroy: Heb. bereave
I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:
Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. Our: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done
For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.
For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter: of the vine: or, worse than the vine
Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.
Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my treasures?
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left. power: Heb. hand
And he shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted,
Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection. your: Heb. an hiding for you
See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.
For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.
If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the LORD liveth. no hurt: Heb. not any thing
But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.
For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Arrows

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about arrows. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about arrows 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 arrows 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 arrows needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about arrows 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 arrows, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Arrows?

You have studied 26 verses about arrows. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about arrows?
Explore what the Bible says about arrows. This collection of 4 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 26 key verses about arrows spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about arrows are there?
There are 26 key Bible verses about arrows compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about arrows?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about arrows is Deuteronomy 32:23 — "I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them."
Where in the Bible does it talk about arrows?
Arrows is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 26 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

Continue Studying Arrows

Topics Included

This page consolidates Bible verses from 2 related topics:

arrows