Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Nature?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Nature in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about nature. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Nature
- 1Nehemiah 9:6
“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”
KJV - 2Job 12:7
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:”
KJV - 3Psalms 8:3
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;”
KJV - 4Psalms 19:1
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
KJV - 5Psalms 69:34
“Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
KJV - 6Psalms 96:11
“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness: or, all it containeth”
KJV - 7Psalms 145:5
“I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words”
KJV - 8Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 55:12
“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
KJV - 10Matthew 6:28
“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
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Subtopics of Nature
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nature? (9 Verses)
“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:”
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;”
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
“Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness: or, all it containeth”
“I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words”
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nature? (3 Verses)
“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:”
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be”
“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Nature
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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 nature. 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 nature 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 nature 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 nature needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about nature 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 nature, 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 Nature?
You have studied 12 verses about nature. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.