Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Blacks?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Blacks in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about blacks. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Blacks
- 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 9:25
“And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.”
KJV - 3Numbers 12:1
“And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. Ethiopian: or, Cushite married: Heb. taken”
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- 5Psalms 68:31
“Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.”
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- 7Jeremiah 13:23
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. accustomed: Heb. taught”
KJV - 8Amos 9:7
“Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?”
KJV - 9Zechariah 6:6
“The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.”
KJV - 10Luke 23:26
“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”
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Subtopics of Blacks
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Blacks? (9 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.”
“And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.”
“And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. Ethiopian: or, Cushite married: Heb. taken”
“My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.”
“Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. accustomed: Heb. taught”
“Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?”
“The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Blacks? (7 Verses)
“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
“Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. which: or, Herod's foster brother”
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.”
“And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Blacks
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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 blacks. 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 blacks 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 blacks 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 blacks needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about blacks 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 blacks, 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 Blacks?
You have studied 16 verses about blacks. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.