Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Our Environment?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Our Environment in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about our environment. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 9 Verses About Our Environment
- 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 1:28
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
KJV - 3Genesis 2:15
“And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. the man: or, Adam”
KJV - 4Leviticus 25:23
“The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off”
KJV - 5Deuteronomy 25:4
“Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. treadeth: Heb. thresheth”
KJV - 6Nehemiah 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 - 7Psalms 8:6
“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”
KJV - 8Proverbs 12:10
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. tender: or, bowels”
KJV - 9John 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
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Environment? (8 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.”
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
“And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. the man: or, Adam”
“The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off”
“Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. treadeth: Heb. thresheth”
“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.”
“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. tender: or, bowels”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Environment? (1 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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Our Environment
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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 our environment. 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 our environment 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 our environment 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 our environment needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about our environment 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 our environment, 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 Our Environment?
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