Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Moon?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Moon in the Bible
What does the Bible say about the moon? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Moon
- 1Genesis 1:14
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night”
KJV - 2Genesis 1:16
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
KJV - 3Genesis 37:9
“And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 4:19
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
KJV - 5Psalms 8:3
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;”
KJV - 6Psalms 89:37
“It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.”
KJV - 7
- 8Joel 2:31
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.”
KJV - 9Acts 2:20
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:”
KJV - 10Revelation 6:12
“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Moon? (8 Verses)
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night”
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
“And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.”
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;”
“It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.”
“He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.”
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Moon? (2 Verses)
“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:”
“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Moon
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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 moon. 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 moon 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 moon 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 moon needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the moon 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 moon, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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