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What Does the Bible Say About Belly?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Belly in the Bible

Discover 10 Bible verses about belly. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on belly, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

10
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Belly

  1. 1
    Job 15:2
    Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? vain: Heb. knowledge of wind
    KJV
  2. 2
    Job 15:35
    They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit. vanity: or, iniquity
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 20:20
    Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired. feel: Heb. know
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 44:25
    For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Proverbs 18:20
    A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 20:27
    The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 20:30
    The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth: Heb. is a purging medicine against
    KJV
  8. 8
    Habakkuk 3:16
    When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. invade: or, cut them in pieces
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 7:38
    He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Titus 1:12
    One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
    KJV

Subtopics of Belly

Used figuratively for the seat of the affections
Used figuratively for the seat of the affections.

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Belly? (8 Verses)

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? vain: Heb. knowledge of wind
They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit. vanity: or, iniquity
Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired. feel: Heb. know
For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth: Heb. is a purging medicine against
When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. invade: or, cut them in pieces

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Belly? (2 Verses)

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Belly

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

  • Share what you have learned about belly 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 belly, 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 belly?
Discover 10 Bible verses about belly. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on belly, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 10 key verses about belly spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about belly are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about belly compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about belly?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about belly is Job 15:2 — "Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? vain: Heb. knowledge of wind"
Where in the Bible does it talk about belly?
Belly 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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