Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Image?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Image in the Bible
What does the Bible say about image? Browse 13 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Image
- 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 5:1
“This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;”
KJV - 4Genesis 9:6
“Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
KJV - 5Psalms 17:15
“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
KJV - 6Ezekiel 8:3
“And he put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.”
KJV - 7Ezekiel 8:5
“Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.”
KJV - 8Romans 8:29
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
KJV - 9Galatians 3:28
“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.”
KJV - 10Ephesians 4:24
“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. true: or, holiness of truth”
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Subtopics of Image
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Image? (7 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.”
“This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;”
“Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
“And he put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.”
“Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Image? (8 Verses)
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
“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.”
“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. true: or, holiness of truth”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”
“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:”
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”
“Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Image
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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 image. 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 image 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 image 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 image needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about image 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 image, 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 Image?
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