Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Daughters?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Daughters in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about daughters. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Daughters
- 1Genesis 19:30
“And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.”
KJV - 2Numbers 30:3
“If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth;”
KJV - 3Ruth 3:10
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
KJV - 4
- 5Psalms 144:12
“That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut”
KJV - 6
- 7Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 8Isaiah 4:4
“When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 32:9
“Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.”
KJV - 10Isaiah 49:22
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
KJV
Subtopics of Daughters
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Daughters? (12 Verses)
“And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.”
“If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth;”
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: polished: Heb. cut”
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
“When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.”
“Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.”
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
“Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.”
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Daughters? (3 Verses)
“And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
“The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.”
“And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Daughters
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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 daughters. 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 daughters 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 daughters 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 daughters needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about daughters 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 daughters, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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