Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Wind?

22 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Wind in the Bible

Discover 6 powerful Bible verses about wind. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic.

22
Total Verses
16
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Wind

  1. 1
    Genesis 41:6
    And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 10:19
    And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened
    KJV
  3. 3
    2 Kings 19:7
    Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Kings 19:35
    And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 27:21
    The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Job 37:9
    Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. south: Heb. chamber north: Heb. scattering winds
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 37:17
    How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 37:21
    And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 91:1
    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge
    KJV
  10. 10
    Proverbs 11:29
    He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
    KJV

Subtopics of Wind

wind blowing
Blasting
East
Hot and blasting in Egypt
In the valley of the Euphrates River
In Canaan
At the city of Nineveh
Tempestuous in the land of Uz
West
Took away the plague of locusts from the land of Egypt
North
Free from humidity in Canaan
South
Soothing
Tempestuous
Purifying
FIGURATIVE
Of the judgments of God
Of the Spirit
Of heresy

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wind? (16 Verses)

And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.
And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened
Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.
And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. south: Heb. chamber north: Heb. scattering winds
How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. driveth: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance
The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.
But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.
The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels. pleasant: Heb. vessels of desire
And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live. vehement: or, silent

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wind? (6 Verses)

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness , whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

How to Study What the Bible Says About Wind

  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 wind. 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 wind 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 wind 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 wind needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about wind 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 wind, 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 wind?
Discover 6 powerful Bible verses about wind. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic. The Bible contains 22 key verses about wind spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about wind are there?
There are 22 key Bible verses about wind compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about wind?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about wind is Genesis 41:6 — "And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."
Where in the Bible does it talk about wind?
Wind is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 22 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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