Overview
The Bible addresses dead sea across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel. Closely related themes include River, Rivers, Fish and Sea, the.
Key Bible verses about dead sea
Old Testament
Ezekiel
Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank: Heb. lip
Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed. desert: or, plain
And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live: and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shall be healed; and every thing shall live whither the river cometh. rivers: Heb. two rivers
And it shall come to pass, that the fishers shall stand upon it from Engedi even unto Eneglaim; they shall be a place to spread forth nets; their fish shall be according to their kinds, as the fish of the great sea, exceeding many.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying dead sea for yourself
- Begin with Ezekiel 47:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: River, Rivers, Fish and Sea, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about dead sea?
The Bible addresses dead sea across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel. Closely related themes include River, Rivers, Fish and Sea, the.
How many Bible verses are about dead sea?
The Bible references dead sea in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention dead sea?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezekiel 47:7: “Now when I had returned, behold, at the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other. bank: Heb. lip”
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