Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Storms?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Storms in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about storms. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Storms
- 1Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
KJV - 2Psalms 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
KJV - 3Psalms 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
KJV - 4Psalms 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
KJV - 5
- 6Isaiah 4:6
“And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 25:4
“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.”
KJV - 8Nahum 1:3
“The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.”
KJV - 9Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. strong hold: or, strength”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Storms? (9 Verses)
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.”
“And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.”
“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.”
“The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.”
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. strong hold: or, strength”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Storms? (6 Verses)
“And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.”
“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 the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.”
“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 they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Storms
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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 storms. 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 storms 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 storms 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 storms needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about storms 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 storms, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Storms?
You have studied 15 verses about storms. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.