Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Voting?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Voting in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about voting. This collection of 18 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Voting
- 1Deuteronomy 1:13
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 17:14
“When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;”
KJV - 3
- 4Proverbs 14:34
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations”
KJV - 5Proverbs 21:1
“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 29:2
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased”
KJV - 7
- 8Daniel 2:20
“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever : for wisdom and might are his:”
KJV - 9John 15:16
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
KJV - 10Acts 5:29
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Voting? (8 Verses)
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
“When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;”
“For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.”
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations”
“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.”
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased”
“A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.”
“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever : for wisdom and might are his:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Voting? (5 Verses)
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
“And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.”
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Voting
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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 voting. 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 voting 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 voting 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 voting needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about voting 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 voting, 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 Voting?
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