Overview
The Bible addresses church, the across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Acts. Closely related themes include Babylon, Jerusalem, Paul and Stephen. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen.
Key Bible verses about church, the
Old Testament
Ezekiel
Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent:
In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.
And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.
New Testament
Acts
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
People in the Bible and church, the
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying church, the for yourself
- Begin with Ezekiel 17:22, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel and Acts each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Stephen and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Babylon, Jerusalem, Paul and Stephen.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about church, the?
The Bible addresses church, the across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Acts. Closely related themes include Babylon, Jerusalem, Paul and Stephen. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Stephen.
How many Bible verses are about church, the?
The Bible references church, the in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention church, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezekiel 17:22: “Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with church, the?
Stephen.
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