Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Race?
20 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Race in the Bible
Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about race. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic.
Top 10 Verses About Race
- 1Genesis 3:20
“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living”
KJV - 2Psalms 19:5
“Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.”
KJV - 3Ecclesiastes 9:11
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
KJV - 4Malachi 2:10
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
KJV - 5Matthew 28:19
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
KJV - 6John 13:34
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
KJV - 7Acts 10:34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
KJV - 8Acts 17:26
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
KJV - 9
- 10Romans 10:12
“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Race? (4 Verses)
“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living”
“Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.”
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Race? (16 Verses)
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all , but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back”
“Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.”
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Race
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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 race. 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 race 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 race 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 race needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about race 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 race, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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