Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Science?

26 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Science in the Bible

Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about science. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic.

26
Total Verses
20
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Science

  1. 1
    Genesis 1:1
    In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Job 26:7
    He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 26:8
    He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 26:9
    He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 26:10
    He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness
    KJV
  6. 6
    Job 26:11
    The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 26:12
    He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 26:13
    By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Job 26:14
    Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
    KJV
  10. 10
    Job 38:4
    Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. hast: Heb. knowest understanding
    KJV

Subtopics of Science

Observations of, and deductions from, facts
So-called, false
The key of knowledge

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Science? (20 Verses)

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. until: Heb. until the end of light with darkness
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. hast: Heb. knowest understanding
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever . Who: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. to be: or, to afflict them
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. that which is wanting: Heb. defect
I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. had: Heb. had seen much
And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? a measure: Heb. a tierce
It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: It is: or, Him that

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Science? (6 Verses)

Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. hindered: or, forbad
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: science: Gr. knowledge
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Science

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

  • Share what you have learned about science 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 science, 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 science?
Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about science. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic. The Bible contains 26 key verses about science spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about science are there?
There are 26 key Bible verses about science compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about science?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about science is Genesis 1:1 — "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
Where in the Bible does it talk about science?
Science is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 26 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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