Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Secret?

25 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Secret in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about secret. This collection of 8 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

25
Total Verses
14
Old Testament
11
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Secret

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 29:29
    The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 31:21
    And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. against: Heb. before go: Heb. do
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Samuel 16:7
    But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. outward: Heb. eyes
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Samuel 7:20
    And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Kings 19:27
    But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. abode: or, sitting
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 25:14
    The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. and: or, and his covenant to make them know it
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 44:21
    Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 90:8
    Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Proverbs 25:2
    It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Proverbs 25:9
    Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: a secret: or, the secret of
    KJV

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Secret? (14 Verses)

The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. against: Heb. before go: Heb. do
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. outward: Heb. eyes
And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.
But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. abode: or, sitting
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. and: or, and his covenant to make them know it
Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: a secret: or, the secret of
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; maketh: Cald. hath made known
The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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

That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly .
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly .
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
For there is nothing hid , which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad .
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad .
In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Secret

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

  • Share what you have learned about secret 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 secret, 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 secret?
Explore what the Bible says about secret. This collection of 8 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 25 key verses about secret spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about secret are there?
There are 25 key Bible verses about secret compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about secret?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about secret is Deuteronomy 29:29 — "The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all th..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about secret?
Secret is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 25 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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