Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Paranormal?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Paranormal in the Bible
What does the Bible say about the paranormal? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Paranormal
- 1Leviticus 19:31
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
KJV - 2Job 7:9
“As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.”
KJV - 3Psalms 146:4
“His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.”
KJV - 4Ecclesiastes 9:5
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.”
KJV - 5Ecclesiastes 12:7
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
KJV - 6Isaiah 8:19
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
KJV - 7Matthew 14:26
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
KJV - 8Matthew 25:46
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
KJV - 9
- 10Luke 24:39
“Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Paranormal? (6 Verses)
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
“As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.”
“His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.”
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.”
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Paranormal? (9 Verses)
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
“And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,”
“Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly”
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Paranormal
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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 paranormal. 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 paranormal 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 paranormal 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 paranormal needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the paranormal 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 paranormal, 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 Paranormal?
You have studied 15 verses about the paranormal. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.