Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Breath?
21 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Breath in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about breath. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Breath
- 1Genesis 2:7
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
KJV - 2Genesis 7:22
“All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. the breath: Heb. the breath of the spirit of life”
KJV - 3Job 4:9
“By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed. by the breath: that is, by his anger”
KJV - 4Job 15:30
“He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.”
KJV - 5Job 27:3
“All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; the spirit: that is, the breath which God gave him”
KJV - 6
- 7Job 34:14
“If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; man: Heb. him”
KJV - 8
- 9Psalms 18:15
“Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”
KJV - 10Psalms 33:6
“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
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Subtopics of Breath
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breath? (18 Verses)
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
“All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. the breath: Heb. the breath of the spirit of life”
“By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed. by the breath: that is, by his anger”
“He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.”
“All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; the spirit: that is, the breath which God gave him”
“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”
“If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; man: Heb. him”
“By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.”
“Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”
“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
“Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.”
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
“Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?”
“For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. of old: Heb. from yesterday”
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.”
“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”
“Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:”
“Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. wind: or, breath”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breath? (3 Verses)
“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
“Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Breath
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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 breath. 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 breath 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 breath 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 breath needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about breath 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 breath, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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