Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About River?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding River in the Bible

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

19
Total Verses
17
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About River

  1. 1
    Psalms 36:8
    They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. abundantly: Heb. watered
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 46:4
    There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 119:136
    Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 32:2
    And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. great: Heb. heavy
    KJV
  5. 5
    Lamentations 3:48
    Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Ezekiel 47:1
    Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ezekiel 47:2
    Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ezekiel 47:3
    And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles. the waters were: Heb. waters of the ankles
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezekiel 47:4
    Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 47:5
    Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. waters to: Heb. waters of swimming
    KJV

Subtopics of River

FIGURATIVE
Of salvation
Of grief
Figurative of grief
Figurative of salvation

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About River? (17 Verses)

They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. abundantly: Heb. watered
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. great: Heb. heavy
Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward, and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles. the waters were: Heb. waters of the ankles
Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. waters to: Heb. waters of swimming
And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this? Then he brought me, and caused me to return to the brink of the river.
Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank: Heb. lip
Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed. desert: or, plain
And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. rivers: Heb. two rivers
And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.
But the miry places thereof and the marishes thereof shall not be healed; they shall be given to salt. shall not: or, and that which shall not be healed
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. shall grow: Heb. shall come up new: or, principal for medicine: or, for bruises and sores

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About River? (2 Verses)

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

How to Study What the Bible Says About River

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

  • Share what you have learned about river 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 river, 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 river?
Discover 19 Bible verses about river. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on river, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 19 key verses about river spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about river are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about river compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about river?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about river is Psalms 36:8 — "They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. abundantly: Heb. water..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about river?
River 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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