Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Spain?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Spain in the Bible

What does the Bible say about spain? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

14
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Spain

  1. 1
    Genesis 10:4
    And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 48:7
    Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 72:10
    The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 2:16
    And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. pleasant: Heb. pictures of desire
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 60:9
    Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Isaiah 66:19
    And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 10:9
    Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ezekiel 27:12
    Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezekiel 27:25
    The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jonah 1:1
    Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Jonah: Gr. Jonas
    KJV

Subtopics of Spain

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Spain? (11 Verses)

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. pleasant: Heb. pictures of desire
Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD thy God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.
And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.
Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas.
Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Jonah: Gr. Jonas
And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Spain? (3 Verses)

Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. with: Gr. with you
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Spain

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

  • Share what you have learned about spain 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 spain, 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 spain?
What does the Bible say about spain? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 14 key verses about spain spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about spain are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about spain compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about spain?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about spain is Genesis 10:4 — "And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim"
Where in the Bible does it talk about spain?
Spain is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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