Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Families?
21 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Families in the Bible
What does the Bible say about families? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Families
- 1Genesis 2:24
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
KJV - 2Genesis 50:17
“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”
KJV - 3Genesis 50:18
“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”
KJV - 4
- 5Genesis 50:20
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
KJV - 6Genesis 50:21
“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly: Heb. to their hearts”
KJV - 7
- 8Psalms 128:3
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
KJV - 9
- 10Psalms 128:5
“The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.”
KJV
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Families? (11 Verses)
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”
“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”
“And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?”
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”
“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly: Heb. to their hearts”
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
“Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.”
“The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.”
“Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Families? (10 Verses)
“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”
“(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)”
“Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”
“When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby .”
“Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.”
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
“And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.”
“And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes ; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”
“And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Families
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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 families. 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 families 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 families 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 families needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about families 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 families, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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