
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Images?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Images in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about images. This collection of 10 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 8 Verses About Images
- 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 - 3Psalms 17:15
“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
KJV - 4John 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.”
KJV - 5Ephesians 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”
KJV - 6
- 7Colossians 3:10
“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:”
KJV - 8Revelation 1:1
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
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Subtopics of Images
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Images? (3 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.”
“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Images? (5 Verses)
“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 that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. true: or, holiness of truth”
“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:”
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Images
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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 images. 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 images 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 images 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 images needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about images 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 images, 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 Images?
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