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Bible Verses About Life

Bible verses on the meaning of life — purpose, eternity, daily living.

13 verses · curated by hand

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More verses about life in Scripture

492 passages mentioning “life” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Job 11:17

    “Life shall be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it shall be as the morning.”

  2. Job 12:10

    “in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?”

  3. Job 13:14

    “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?”

  4. Job 24:22

    “Yet God preserves the mighty by his power. He rises up who has no assurance of life.”

  5. Job 27:3

    “(for the length of my life is still in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils);”

  6. Job 27:8

    “For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?”

  7. Job 31:30

    “(yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);”

  8. Job 31:39

    “if I have eaten its fruits without money, or have caused its owners to lose their life,”

  9. Job 33:4

    “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

  10. Job 33:18

    “He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.”

  11. Job 33:20

    “So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.”

  12. Job 33:22

    “Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.”

  13. Job 33:28

    “He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life shall see the light.’”

  14. Job 36:6

    “He doesn’t preserve the life of the wicked, but gives to the afflicted their right.”

  15. Job 36:14

    “They die in youth. Their life perishes among the unclean.”

  16. Job 38:39

    ““Can you hunt the prey for the lioness, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,”

  17. Psalms 7:5

    “let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah.”

  18. Psalms 17:14

    “from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.”

  19. Psalms 21:4

    “He asked life of you, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.”

  20. Psalms 22:20

    “Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog.”

Frequently asked

Questions about life in the Bible

What does the Bible say about the meaning of life?
Ecclesiastes argues that life "under the sun" is fleeting, but Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes: "Fear God and keep his commandments — this is the whole duty of man." John 10:10 records Jesus saying he came that we may have life "abundantly."
Which Bible verse is best about life?
John 10:10, Romans 8:28, and Jeremiah 29:11 are the three most-shared verses about life's meaning, purpose, and the patience required to walk through it.
What does the Bible say about purpose?
Jeremiah 29:11 promises "plans to give you hope and a future." Ephesians 2:10 says we are God's workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. Purpose is given, not invented.