Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Sun?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Sun in the Bible
Discover 14 powerful Bible verses about the sun. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic.
Top 10 Verses About The Sun
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- 2Genesis 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 - 3Genesis 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 - 4
- 5Psalms 19:1
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
KJV - 6Psalms 84:11
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
KJV - 7Psalms 113:3
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.”
KJV - 8Ecclesiastes 1:5
“The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. hasteth: Heb. panteth”
KJV - 9Ecclesiastes 11:7
“Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:”
KJV - 10Isaiah 13:10
“For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.”
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Subtopics of The Sun
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Sun? (11 Verses)
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
“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.”
“Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.”
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork .”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.”
“The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. hasteth: Heb. panteth”
“Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:”
“For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.”
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Sun? (3 Verses)
“Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:”
“And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.”
“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle , neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Sun
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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 sun. 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 sun 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 sun 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 sun needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the sun 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 sun, 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 Sun?
You have studied 14 verses about the sun. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.