Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Restoration?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Restoration in the Bible

What does the Bible say about restoration? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

19
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Restoration

  1. 1
    Job 42:10
    And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. gave: Heb. added all that had been to Job unto the double
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 51:12
    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 61:7
    For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
    KJV
  5. 5
    Jeremiah 30:17
    For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Hosea 6:1
    Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Joel 2:25
    And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Zechariah 9:12
    Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 6:33
    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Mark 11:24
    Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
    KJV

Subtopics of Restoration

Of the Jews
Of all things

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Restoration? (8 Verses)

And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. gave: Heb. added all that had been to Job unto the double
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Restoration? (11 Verses)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Restoration

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

  • Share what you have learned about restoration 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 restoration, 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 restoration?
What does the Bible say about restoration? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 19 key verses about restoration spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about restoration are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about restoration compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about restoration?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about restoration is Job 42:10 — "And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. gave: Heb. added all ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about restoration?
Restoration 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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