Overview
The Bible addresses science across 16 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Ecclesiastes and Luke. Closely related themes include God, Investigation, Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena and Water. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Timothy.
Key Bible verses about science
Old Testament
Job
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it.
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Ecclesiastes
And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
New Testament
People in the Bible and science
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying science for yourself
- Begin with Job 26:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Job, Ecclesiastes and Luke each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Timothy and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: God, Investigation, Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena and Water.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about science?
The Bible addresses science across 16 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Ecclesiastes and Luke. Closely related themes include God, Investigation, Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena and Water. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Timothy.
How many Bible verses are about science?
The Bible references science in 16 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention science?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 26:7: “He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with science?
Timothy.
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