Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Purpose Of Man?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Purpose Of Man in the Bible
What does the Bible say about purpose of man? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Purpose Of Man
- 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 - 3Psalms 128:1
“A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
KJV - 4Psalms 138:8
“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
KJV - 5
- 6Proverbs 19:21
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
KJV - 7Ecclesiastes 12:13
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Let: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is”
KJV - 8Isaiah 43:7
“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
KJV - 9
- 10Isaiah 55:11
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Purpose Of Man? (11 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”
“A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Let: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is”
“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
“This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”
“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Purpose Of Man? (7 Verses)
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, hath: or, to all men, hath appeared”
“And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Purpose Of Man
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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 purpose of man. 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 purpose of man 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 purpose of man 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 purpose of man needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about purpose of man 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 purpose of man, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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