Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Human Beings?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Human Beings in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about human beings. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Human Beings
- 1Genesis 1:26
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
KJV - 2Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
KJV - 3Genesis 2:7
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
KJV - 4Job 10:8
“Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. have: Heb. took pains about me”
KJV - 5
- 6Isaiah 13:12
“I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 64:8
“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave”
KJV - 9Matthew 25:46
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
KJV - 10John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Human Beings? (8 Verses)
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
“Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. have: Heb. took pains about me”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
“I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.”
“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Human Beings? (6 Verses)
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“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.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ordained: or, prepared”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Human Beings
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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 human beings. 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 human beings 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 human beings 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 human beings needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about human beings 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 human beings, 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 Human Beings?
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