
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Atheism?
28 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Atheism in the Bible
Discover 10 powerful Bible verses about atheism. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential theology & doctrine topic.
Top 10 Verses About Atheism
- 1Job 12:7
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:”
KJV - 2Job 12:8
“Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.”
KJV - 3
- 4Job 12:10
“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind . soul: or, life all: Heb. all flesh of man”
KJV - 5
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- 7Job 12:13
“With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. With: that is, With God”
KJV - 8Job 12:14
“Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. up: Heb. upon”
KJV - 9Job 12:15
“Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Atheism? (21 Verses)
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:”
“Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.”
“Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?”
“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind . soul: or, life all: Heb. all flesh of man”
“Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? mouth: Heb. palate”
“With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”
“With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. With: that is, With God”
“Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening. up: Heb. upon”
“Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, and they overturn the earth.”
“With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.”
“He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.”
“He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.”
“He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.”
“He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. speech: Heb. lip of the faithful”
“He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. weakeneth: or, looseth the girdle of the strong”
“He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.”
“He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again. straiteneth: Heb. leadeth in”
“He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.”
“They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man. stagger: Heb. wander”
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
“To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Atheism? (7 Verses)
“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. in them: or, to them”
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be”
“Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: blindness: or, hardness”
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”
“Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.”
“And of some have compassion, making a difference:”
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Atheism
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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 atheism. 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 atheism 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 atheism 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 atheism needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about atheism 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 atheism, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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