
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Sea?
46 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Sea in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about sea. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Sea
- 1Genesis 1:6
“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion”
KJV - 2Genesis 1:9
“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”
KJV - 3Genesis 1:10
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
KJV - 4Genesis 1:21
“And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
KJV - 5Genesis 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 - 6Job 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 - 7Job 38:8
“Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?”
KJV - 8Psalms 8:8
“The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.”
KJV - 9Psalms 33:7
“He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.”
KJV - 10Psalms 95:5
“The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. The sea: Heb. Whose the sea is”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sea? (21 Verses)
“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion”
“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
“And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
“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.”
“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”
“Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?”
“The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.”
“He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.”
“The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. The sea: Heb. Whose the sea is”
“So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.”
“He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.”
“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;”
“Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:”
“Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.”
“Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.”
“Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:”
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
“Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?”
“Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.”
“And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sea? (25 Verses)
“And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.”
“And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.”
“And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.”
“And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.”
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”
“And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”
“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. boisterous: or, strong”
“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.”
“And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
“And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.”
“And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;”
“And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.”
“And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,”
“And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,”
“And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are , and the earth, and the things that therein are , and the sea, and the things which are therein , that there should be time no longer:”
“And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.”
“And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. name: or, names”
“And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.”
“And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.”
“And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. hell: or, the grave”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Sea
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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 sea. 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 sea 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 sea 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 sea needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about sea 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 sea, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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