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What the Bible Says About Peace, Spiritual

Overview

The Bible addresses peace, spiritual across 65 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Psalms and Romans. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.

Key Bible verses about peace, spiritual

Old Testament

Psalms

Psalms 4:8

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalms 29:11

The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Psalms 37:11

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Psalms 37:37

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

Psalms 72:3

The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.

Psalms 72:7

In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. so long: Heb. till there be no moon

Psalms 85:8

I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

Psalms 119:165

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. nothing: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock

Isaiah

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination

Isaiah 26:12

LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. in us: or, for us

Isaiah 27:5

Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

Isaiah 32:17

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Isaiah 48:22

There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. wounded: or, tormented stripes: Heb. bruise

Isaiah 54:10

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Isaiah 54:13

And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Isaiah 55:12

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 57:2

He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. enter into: or, go in in his: or, before him

Isaiah 57:18

I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

Isaiah 57:19

I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

Isaiah 57:21

There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Isaiah 66:12

For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.

New Testament

Romans

Romans 3:17

And the way of peace have they not known:

Romans 5:1

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Romans 8:6

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually: Gr. the minding of the Spirit

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:33

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

People in the Bible and peace, spiritual

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying peace, spiritual for yourself

  • Begin with Numbers 6:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Isaiah, Psalms and Romans each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Paul and Timothy and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about peace, spiritual?

The Bible addresses peace, spiritual across 65 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Psalms and Romans. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.

How many Bible verses are about peace, spiritual?

The Bible references peace, spiritual in 65 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention peace, spiritual?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 6:26: “The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with peace, spiritual?

Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.

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