Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Impossible?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Impossible in the Bible

Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about impossible. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.

16
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Impossible

  1. 1
    Genesis 18:14
    Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Job 42:2
    I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. no thought can be: or, no thought of thine can be hindered
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 43:18
    Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 32:17
    Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: too: or, hid from thee
    KJV
  5. 5
    Jeremiah 32:27
    Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 6:33
    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 17:20
    And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 19:26
    But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Mark 9:23
    Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Mark 10:27
    And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Impossible? (5 Verses)

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. no thought can be: or, no thought of thine can be hindered
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: too: or, hid from thee
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Impossible? (11 Verses)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Impossible

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

  • Share what you have learned about impossible 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 impossible, 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 impossible?
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about impossible. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic. The Bible contains 16 key verses about impossible spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about impossible are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about impossible compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about impossible?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about impossible is Genesis 18:14 — "Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
Where in the Bible does it talk about impossible?
Impossible is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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