Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Whirlwind?

21 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Whirlwind in the Bible

Discover 21 Bible verses about whirlwind. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on whirlwind, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Whirlwind

  1. 1
    2 Kings 2:1
    And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Kings 2:11
    And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 37:9
    Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. south: Heb. chamber north: Heb. scattering winds
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 38:1
    Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 40:6
    Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 58:9
    Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath. both: Heb. as living as wrath
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 1:27
    When your fear cometh as desolation , and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 5:28
    Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 17:13
    The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. a rolling: or, thistledown
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 21:1
    The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.
    KJV

Subtopics of Whirlwind

Destructive
From the south in the land of Uz
In the valley of the Euphrates
In the land of Canaan
From the north
Elijah transported upward
God answered JOB in
FIGURATIVE
Of the judgment of God
Of the fruits of unrighteousness
Of divine judgments
Arose up from the earth
Called the whirlwind of God
Destructive nature of
Elijah taken to heaven in
Elijah translated in
Frequently continued for a long time
Fury of God's judgments
Generally came from the south
God answered Job in

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Whirlwind? (21 Verses)

And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. south: Heb. chamber north: Heb. scattering winds
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath. both: Heb. as living as wrath
When your fear cometh as desolation , and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:
The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. a rolling: or, thistledown
The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.
Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.
Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.
Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. continuing: Heb. cutting fall: or, remain
And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire. infolding: Heb. catching itself
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. stalk: or, standing corn
The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Whirlwind

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about whirlwind. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about whirlwind 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 whirlwind 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 whirlwind needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about whirlwind 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 whirlwind, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about whirlwind?
Discover 21 Bible verses about whirlwind. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on whirlwind, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 21 key verses about whirlwind spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about whirlwind are there?
There are 21 key Bible verses about whirlwind compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about whirlwind?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about whirlwind is 2 Kings 2:1 — "And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal."
Where in the Bible does it talk about whirlwind?
Whirlwind is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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