Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Terah?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Terah in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about terah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on terah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

11
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Terah

  1. 1
    Genesis 11:24
    And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: Terah: Gr. Thara
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 11:25
    And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 11:26
    And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 11:27
    Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 11:28
    And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 11:29
    And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 11:30
    But Sarai was barren; she had no child.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 11:31
    And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 11:32
    And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Joshua 24:2
    And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.
    KJV

Subtopics of Terah

The father of Abraham
Was an idolater
Called THARA
Called Thara
Father of Abraham

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Terah? (10 Verses)

And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: Terah: Gr. Thara
And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees.
And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.
But Sarai was barren; she had no child.
And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Terah? (1 Verses)

Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Terah

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

  • Share what you have learned about terah 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 terah, 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 terah?
Discover 11 Bible verses about terah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on terah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about terah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about terah are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about terah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about terah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about terah is Genesis 11:24 — "And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: Terah: Gr. Thara"
Where in the Bible does it talk about terah?
Terah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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