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What Does the Bible Say About Continents?

32 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Continents in the Bible

Discover 32 Bible verses about continents. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on continents, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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Top 10 Verses About Continents

  1. 1
    Genesis 1:9
    And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 1:10
    And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 26:7
    He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 26:10
    He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 28:8
    The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Job 28:9
    He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots. rock: or, flint
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 28:10
    He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 28:11
    He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light. overflowing: Heb. weeping
    KJV
  9. 9
    Job 38:4
    Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. hast: Heb. knowest understanding
    KJV
  10. 10
    Job 38:5
    Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
    KJV

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Continents? (32 Verses)

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness
The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots. rock: or, flint
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light. overflowing: Heb. weeping
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. hast: Heb. knowest understanding
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; foundations: Heb. sockets fastened: Heb. made to sink?
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,
And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, brake: or, established my decree upon it
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? thy: Heb. the pride of thy waves
Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it? ends: Heb. wings
It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.
The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. The sea: Heb. Whose the sea is
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever . Who: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases
Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. They go up: or, The mountains ascend, the valleys descend
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?

How to Study What the Bible Says About Continents

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

  • Share what you have learned about continents 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 continents, 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 continents?
Discover 32 Bible verses about continents. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on continents, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 32 key verses about continents spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about continents are there?
There are 32 key Bible verses about continents compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about continents?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about continents is Genesis 1:9 — "And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so."
Where in the Bible does it talk about continents?
Continents is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 32 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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