
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Eternity?
24 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Eternity in the Bible
What does the Bible say about eternity? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Eternity
- 1Psalms 30:12
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul”
KJV - 2Psalms 41:13
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.”
KJV - 3Psalms 72:17
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. endure: Heb. be his name shall be: Heb. shall be as a son to continue his father's name for ever”
KJV - 4Psalms 90:2
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
KJV - 5Psalms 110:4
“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”
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- 7Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
KJV - 8Isaiah 57:15
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
KJV - 9Jeremiah 10:10
“But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. true: Heb. God of truth everlasting: Heb. king of eternity”
KJV - 10Micah 5:2
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting . everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eternity? (10 Verses)
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul”
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.”
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. endure: Heb. be his name shall be: Heb. shall be as a son to continue his father's name for ever”
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.”
“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”
“Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.”
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
“But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. true: Heb. God of truth everlasting: Heb. king of eternity”
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting . everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eternity? (14 Verses)
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
“Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee : it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.”
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: power: or, the right, or, privilege”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
“This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof , and not die.”
“In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”
“And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. first estate: or, principality”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Eternity
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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 eternity. 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 eternity 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 eternity 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 eternity needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about eternity 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 eternity, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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