Overview
The Bible addresses walking with god across 28 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Romans and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Wicked, Psalms, Righteousness and Conduct, Christian. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Moses and David.
Key Bible verses about walking with god
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.
The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.
Psalms
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. wither: Heb. fade
The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Isaiah
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Jeremiah
Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
New Testament
Romans
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently
Colossians
Revelation
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
People in the Bible and walking with god
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying walking with god for yourself
- Begin with Deuteronomy 5:33, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Psalms, Romans and Deuteronomy each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Moses and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Wicked, Psalms, Righteousness and Conduct, Christian.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about walking with god?
The Bible addresses walking with god across 28 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Romans and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Wicked, Psalms, Righteousness and Conduct, Christian. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Moses and David.
How many Bible verses are about walking with god?
The Bible references walking with god in 28 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention walking with god?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 5:33: “Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with walking with god?
Jesus, Moses and David.
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