Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Snow?

21 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Snow in the Bible

Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about snow. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic.

21
Total Verses
19
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Snow

  1. 1
    Numbers 12:10
    And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Samuel 23:20
    And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man , of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: who: Heb. great of acts lionlike: Heb. lion of God
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 6:16
    Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 9:30
    If I wash myself with snow water , and make my hands never so clean;
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 24:19
    Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. consume: Heb. violently take
    KJV
  6. 6
    Job 37:6
    For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength. likewise: Heb. and to the shower of rain, and to the showers of rain of his strength
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 38:22
    Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 51:7
    Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 68:14
    When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. in it: or, for her, she
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 147:16
    He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
    KJV

Subtopics of Snow

In Palestine
In Uz
On Mount Lebanon
FIGURATIVE
Of purity
Figurative of purity

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Snow? (19 Verses)

And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man , of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: who: Heb. great of acts lionlike: Heb. lion of God
Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
If I wash myself with snow water , and make my hands never so clean;
Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned. consume: Heb. violently take
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength. likewise: Heb. and to the shower of rain, and to the showers of rain of his strength
Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. in it: or, for her, she
He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. scarlet: or, double garments
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
Will a man leave the snow of Lebanon which cometh from the rock of the field? or shall the cold flowing waters that come from another place be forsaken? the snow: or, my fields for a rock, or for the snow of Lebanon? shall the running waters be forsaken for the strange cold waters?
Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

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

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

How to Study What the Bible Says About Snow

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

  • Share what you have learned about snow 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 snow, 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 snow?
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about snow. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic. The Bible contains 21 key verses about snow spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about snow are there?
There are 21 key Bible verses about snow compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about snow?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about snow is Numbers 12:10 — "And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about snow?
Snow is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

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