Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Earth?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Earth in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about the earth. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 9 Verses About The Earth
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- 2Genesis 1:26
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
KJV - 3
- 4Psalms 19:1
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
KJV - 5Psalms 104:5
“Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever . Who: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases”
KJV - 6Proverbs 8:27
“When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: a compass: or, a circle”
KJV - 7Isaiah 40:22
“It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: It is: or, Him that”
KJV - 8
- 9Revelation 7:1
“And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.”
KJV
Subtopics of The Earth
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Earth? (7 Verses)
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
“He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.”
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
“Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever . Who: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases”
“When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: a compass: or, a circle”
“It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: It is: or, Him that”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Earth? (2 Verses)
“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”
“And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Earth
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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 the earth. 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 the earth 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 the earth 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 the earth needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the earth 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 the earth, 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 The Earth?
You have studied 9 verses about the earth. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.