Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Feet?

26 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Feet in the Bible

Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about feet. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.

26
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
16
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Feet

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 33:3
    Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 1:1
    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 18:33
    He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 18:36
    Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. my feet: Heb. mine ankles
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 40:2
    He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. an: Heb. a pit of noise
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 119:105
    NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 4:26
    Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. let: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 3:16
    Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: wanton: Heb. deceiving with their eyes mincing: or, tripping nicely
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 3:18
    In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 52:7
    How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
    KJV

Subtopics of Feet

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Washing of, as an example, by Jesus
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Washing of, as an example by Jesus

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Feet? (10 Verses)

Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. my feet: Heb. mine ankles
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. an: Heb. a pit of noise
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. let: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright
Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: wanton: Heb. deceiving with their eyes mincing: or, tripping nicely
In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Feet? (16 Verses)

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Peter saith: Gr. he saith
Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter .
Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. straight: or, even

How to Study What the Bible Says About Feet

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

  • Share what you have learned about feet 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 feet, 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 feet?
Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about feet. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic. The Bible contains 26 key verses about feet spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about feet are there?
There are 26 key Bible verses about feet compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about feet?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about feet is Deuteronomy 33:3 — "Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words."
Where in the Bible does it talk about feet?
Feet is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 26 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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