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What Does the Bible Say About Panic?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Panic in the Bible

Discover 19 Bible verses about panic. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on panic, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Panic

  1. 1
    Genesis 35:5
    And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 15:14
    The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 15:15
    Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 15:16
    Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 26:17
    And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 32:30
    How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
    KJV
  7. 7
    Joshua 23:10
    One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Judges 7:22
    And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. in: or, toward border: Heb. lip
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Samuel 14:15
    And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. a very: Heb. a trembling of God
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Samuel 14:16
    And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.
    KJV

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Panic? (19 Verses)

And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.
Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.
Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. in: or, toward border: Heb. lip
And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. a very: Heb. a trembling of God
And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.
Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there.
And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.
And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand. noise: or, tumult
And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled: Heb. were cried together
For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.
And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. And when: Heb. And in the time that they, etc to sing: Heb. in singing and praise they were: or, they smote one another
For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. to destroy: Heb. for the destruction
Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Panic

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

  • Share what you have learned about panic 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 panic, 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 panic?
Discover 19 Bible verses about panic. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on panic, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 19 key verses about panic spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about panic are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about panic compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about panic?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about panic is Genesis 35:5 — "And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob."
Where in the Bible does it talk about panic?
Panic is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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