Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Haran?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Haran in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about haran. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on haran, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
17
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Haran

  1. 1
    Genesis 11:26
    And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 11:27
    Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 11:28
    And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 11:29
    And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 11:30
    But Sarai was barren; she had no child.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 11:31
    And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 11:32
    And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 12:1
    Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 12:4
    So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Genesis 12:5
    And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
    KJV

Subtopics of Haran

1. Father of Lot and brother of Abraham
2. Son of Caleb
3. A Levite
4. Also called CHARRAN
A place in Mesopotamia to which Terah and Abraham migrated
Death of Terah at
Abraham leaves, by divine command
Jacob flees to
Returns from, with Rachel and Leah
Conquest of, king of Assyria
Merchants of
Idolatry in

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Haran? (17 Verses)

And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
But Sarai was barren; she had no child.
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;
And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram;
Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar?
Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad, were thy merchants.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Haran? (1 Verses)

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Haran

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

  • Share what you have learned about haran 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 haran, 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 haran?
Discover 18 Bible verses about haran. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on haran, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about haran spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about haran are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about haran compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about haran?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about haran is Genesis 11:26 — "And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran."
Where in the Bible does it talk about haran?
Haran is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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