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What Does the Bible Say About Bowels?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Bowels in the Bible

Discover 16 Bible verses about bowels. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bowels, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

16
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Bowels

  1. 1
    Genesis 43:30
    And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Chronicles 21:15
    And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
    KJV
  3. 3
    2 Chronicles 21:16
    Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Chronicles 21:17
    And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. carried: Heb. carried captive Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, Chap.22.I. or, Azariah, ver.6.
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Chronicles 21:18
    And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Chronicles 21:19
    And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.
    KJV
  7. 7
    2 Chronicles 21:20
    Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. without: Heb. without desire
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 30:27
    My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 22:14
    I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. out of: or, sundered
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jeremiah 4:19
    My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. my very: Heb. the walls of my heart
    KJV

Subtopics of Bowels

Diseased
Judas', gushed out
FIGURATIVE
Of the sensibilities
Figurative of the sensibilities

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bowels? (12 Verses)

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. carried: Heb. carried captive Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, Chap.22.I. or, Azariah, ver.6.
And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.
Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Howbeit they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. without: Heb. without desire
My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. out of: or, sundered
My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. my very: Heb. the walls of my heart
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD. are: Heb. sound
Behold, O LORD; for I am in distress: my bowels are troubled; mine heart is turned within me; for I have grievously rebelled: abroad the sword bereaveth, at home there is as death.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bowels? (4 Verses)

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

How to Study What the Bible Says About Bowels

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

  • Share what you have learned about bowels 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 bowels, 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 bowels?
Discover 16 Bible verses about bowels. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bowels, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about bowels spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about bowels are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about bowels compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about bowels?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about bowels is Genesis 43:30 — "And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there."
Where in the Bible does it talk about bowels?
Bowels is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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