Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Battle?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Battle in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about battle. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

10
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Battle

  1. 1
    Judges 7:20
    And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow withal: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 18:39
    For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 144:1
    A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc
    KJV
  4. 4
    Ezekiel 25:17
    And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. great vengeance: Heb. great vengeances
    KJV
  5. 5
    Joel 3:9
    Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Prepare: Heb. Sanctify
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 17:17
    Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ephesians 6:12
    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly
    KJV
  8. 8
    James 2:19
    Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
    KJV
  9. 9
    James 5:19
    Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
    KJV
  10. 10
    Revelation 16:14
    For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
    KJV

Subtopics of Battle

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Shouting in
Priests
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Battle? (5 Verses)

And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow withal: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc
And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. great vengeance: Heb. great vengeances
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Prepare: Heb. Sanctify

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Battle? (5 Verses)

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Battle

  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 battle. 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 battle 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 battle 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 battle needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about battle?
Explore what the Bible says about battle. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about battle spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about battle are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about battle compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about battle?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about battle is Judges 7:20 — "And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to bl..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about battle?
Battle is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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