Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Decrees?

5 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Decrees in the Bible

Discover 5 Bible verses about decrees. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on decrees, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

5
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 5 Verses About Decrees

  1. 1
    Daniel 6:14
    Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Daniel 6:15
    Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Acts 15:28
    For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
    KJV
  4. 4
    Acts 15:29
    That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 16:4
    And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
    KJV

Subtopics of Decrees

Of the Medes, irrevocable
From the congregation in Jerusalem
Ecclesiastical, of the church at Jerusalem

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Decrees? (2 Verses)

Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Decrees? (3 Verses)

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Decrees

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

  • Share what you have learned about decrees 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 decrees, 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 decrees?
Discover 5 Bible verses about decrees. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on decrees, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 5 key verses about decrees spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about decrees are there?
There are 5 key Bible verses about decrees compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about decrees?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about decrees is Daniel 6:14 — "Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about decrees?
Decrees is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 5 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

This page consolidates Bible verses from 2 related topics:

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