Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Home Ownership?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Home Ownership in the Bible
What does the Bible say about home ownership? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Home Ownership
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- 2Numbers 33:53
“And ye shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it.”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 8:18
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 11:31
“For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.”
KJV - 5Deuteronomy 28:8
“The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. storehouses: or, barns”
KJV - 6Psalms 24:1
“A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
KJV - 7
- 8Isaiah 65:21
“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.”
KJV - 9
- 10Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Home Ownership? (10 Verses)
“Thou shalt not steal.”
“And ye shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it.”
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
“For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.”
“The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. storehouses: or, barns”
“A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
“Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:”
“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.”
“Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Home Ownership? (4 Verses)
“In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.”
“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,”
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Home Ownership
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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 home ownership. 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 home ownership 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 home ownership 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 home ownership needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about home ownership 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 home ownership, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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