Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Ghosts in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about ghosts. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Ghosts
- 1Job 14:12
“So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.”
KJV - 2Job 14:21
“His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.”
KJV - 3Psalms 146:3
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. help: or, salvation”
KJV - 4Ecclesiastes 9:5
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.”
KJV - 5Isaiah 8:19
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
KJV - 6Matthew 14:26
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
KJV - 7Matthew 17:1
“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter , James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart ,”
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- 9Mark 16:12
“After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.”
KJV - 10Luke 16:24
“And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.”
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Subtopics of Ghosts
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts? (5 Verses)
“So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.”
“His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth it not of them.”
“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. help: or, salvation”
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.”
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts? (7 Verses)
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter , James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart ,”
“And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,”
“After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.”
“And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.”
“Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Ghosts
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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 ghosts. 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 ghosts 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 ghosts 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 ghosts needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about ghosts 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 ghosts, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Ghosts?
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