Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Increase?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Increase in the Bible
What does the Bible say about increase? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Increase
- 1Genesis 26:12
“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold : and the LORD blessed him. received: Heb. found”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 1:11
“(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)”
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- 4Psalms 18:36
“Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. my feet: Heb. mine ankles”
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- 8Proverbs 3:9
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
KJV - 9Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
KJV - 10Isaiah 54:2
“Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Increase? (12 Verses)
“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold : and the LORD blessed him. received: Heb. found”
“(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)”
“Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.”
“Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. my feet: Heb. mine ankles”
“Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.”
“The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.”
“I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.”
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
“Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;”
“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. pour: Heb. empty out”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Increase? (4 Verses)
“And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.”
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
“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,”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Increase
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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 increase. 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 increase 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 increase 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 increase needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about increase 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 increase, 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 Increase?
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