43 Bible Verse About Family

Bible contains many verses about family. By reading these Bible verses, we can know the importance of family and we get a lesson on how to make our family system the best. There are many personalities in the Bible who are mentioned as family and by reading about their lives we also get information about the family system and we can learn from it.

As God created Adam and Eve, many children were born from their existence. Notable among them are Abel and Cain. From the lives of these sons, we learn not to be jealous and to have brotherhood. In the same way, we get a lesson from Noah‘s life that we have to protect our family and wife and children as Noah did. Abraham and Sarah are mentioned in the Bible. These two were husband and wife and they prayed a lot to get the blessing of children from God. Their lives tell us that children are a great blessing.

Similarly, Isaac and Rebecca also prayed to God for family and God blessed them. In addition to this, the Bible also mentions Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Christ, Ruth, Job, Elijah and Elisha. Their lives have an impact on the family system. And their lives teach us how to The family system is to make the best.

Love And Unity of a Family

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Old-Testament

Reference

Psalm 133:1

Verse

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

Explanation

In this verse, David advises the Israelites and says that we should live with each other in love and sincerity. If brothers live in harmony, it looks much better. In fact, this verse teaches us to improve the family system and tells people that they should live with love and harmony and support each other in difficult times.

Book

Old-Testament

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Proverbs 17:17

Verse

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon highlights the importance of the family system and says that God has created two very beautiful relationships; One is a friend and the other is a brother. Friends always love each other and brothers always help in difficult times. It means that every relationship created by God is very beautiful in which God gives a lot of importance to the family system.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Genesis 2:24

Verse

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

Explanation

This verse was said about Eve and Adam. In this verse, it is said that when a man marries a woman, they leave their family and parents and create a new family among themselves and have children. This verse is telling husband and wife to be the foundation of a family. The foundation of a family is formed by husband and wife and this relationship is very important and strong.

Book

Old-Testament

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Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Verse

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Explanation

In this Bible verse, Moses advises the Israelites and says to make your family system strong and teach your children God’s teachings even when you are standing and walking, tell your children who God is and what man is. What is the purpose of life? These things are said so that the children will know God and live according to God’s teachings when they grow up.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Verse

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon explains the importance of husband and wife relationship and says that when two people live together, they support each other in difficult times. If difficult times come to the wife, the husband supports her. And if the husband has a hard time, the wife supports him. If a person does not have a partner, then when hard times fall on him then he has no one to support him. Such a person is very pitiful.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 15:17

Verse

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon says that if the husband and wife are living with love, then eating some vegetables is a source of much blessing for them, but if there is no love and hatred in them, eating meat is also not good.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 11:29

Verse

Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon advises and says that one should make the environment of one’s home good and live with love. If there is no love between husband and wife and there are quarrels, then their house is ruined. And even a small wind destroys their house.

Book

Old-Testament

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Ruth 1:16-17

Verse

But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.”

Explanation

This verse shows the love of a woman named Ruth for her mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth was Naomi’s daughter-in-law. Her husband had died, but she refused to leave Naomi. And said that where Naomi lives, Ruth will live there. Ruth was loyal to her mother-in-law and said that she will not leave her mother-in-law until she dies. This verse advises to maintain a family system.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Exodus 20:12

Verse

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Explanation

In this verse Moses advises the Israelites and says that God commands you to honor your parents and make your family system the best. So that God blesses you. 

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 22:6

Verse

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon advises parents and says to bring up your children well. Show them the straight path. If they follow the straight path from childhood, they will also take a straight path when they grow up, so teach your young children the right path and encourage them to do good deeds.

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New-Testament

Reference

Ephesians 4:2-3

Verse

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advised and said that one should always live in harmony with one another and avoid fighting. Show solidarity with each other spiritually. This verse also tells us that we should create harmony in our family system and avoid fights.

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New-Testament

Reference

Colossians 3:14

Verse

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advises to live with love and says that if we live with love, we will have harmony, so it is very important to have love in a family.

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New-Testament

Reference

1 Peter 4:8

Verse

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Explanation

In this verse, Peter advises and says that people should live in love with each other and when they love each other, it will be easier for them to forgive their sins. It means that if a person commits a sin or a wrong act, those who love him understand and forgive him. That is why love holds the family system together.

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New-Testament

Reference

1 John 4:12

Verse

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

Explanation

In this verse, John tells the love of God and says that when there is love in a family, God also lives in that family and God’s love brings more blessings to that family.

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New-Testament

Reference

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Verse

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul says that love in the family is much more precious. In a family where people love each other, they do not get jealous of each other, nor do they speak rudely. They like to live in love and do not get angry, there is no pride in this relationship but people are kind to each other.

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New-Testament

Reference

Romans 12:10

Verse

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Explanation

This verse advised us that we should love one another and care more about the dignity of others than our own.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

1 John 3:18

Verse

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Explanation

In this verse, children are advised that they should not only express their love with words, but they should also express their love with their actions, which means that they should show their love by respecting their elders and obeying their orders.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Ephesians 5:21

Verse

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advises the people and says to end their quarrels and love and respect each other for the sake of God. It is stated in this verse that people should serve each other.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 18:20

Verse

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Explanation

In this verse, we are being advised that we should live with love among ourselves and create a religious environment. When more than two people sit together and praise God, then God is also present in them and this is the cause of blessing.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Romans 12:16

Verse

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Explanation

In this verse, it is advised that love should be created in the family and one should not be proud. If we live with love among ourselves, then all people are equal, no one is big or small. Therefore, it is very important for a family to live with harmony, love and humility.

Obeying And Respecting Parents

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Exodus 20:12

Verse

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Explanation

In this verse we are advised that we should not disobey our parents but obey them so that God may bless us with mercy and blessings.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Deuteronomy 5:16

Verse

Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Explanation

In this verse, the Israelites are being advised that if they honor and respect their parents, God will give them a portion of the land that He wants to give. Thus they will also live a long life. This verse makes it clear that honoring parents also makes the family system better, and God also blesses it.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 1:8

Verse

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Explanation

In this verse, the children have been advised and told to fulfill the orders of their father and not forget the teachings that their mother taught them and follow them.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 6:20

Verse

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Explanation

Like the previous one, this verse advises us to listen to and follow the commands and teachings of our parents.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Leviticus 19:3

Verse

Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.

Explanation

This verse also advises us that we should obey our parents and fulfill their orders.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 23:22

Verse

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon advises and says that we should listen to our parents. He gave us life. Thanks to them we came into the world. Therefore, when they become old, they should not say any harsh words and should always obey them.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 13:1

Verse

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

Explanation

It is mentioned in this verse that a son who is wise and loving to his parents listens carefully to his parents and follows them. But a son who is foolish does not listen to his parents’ instructions and makes fun.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Exodus 21:17

Verse

Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.

Explanation

In this verse, those children who disobey their parents have been threatened. In this verse, it has been said that if a child curses and abuses his parents, then God will give them death.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Verse

If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid.

Explanation

This verse stated that If anyone has a stubborn and disobedient son who does not obey his father and mother, his parents should seize him and take him to the elders of his town. And say, “Our son is stubborn and disobedient.” Then he should be stoned by all men.

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Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 15:20

Verse

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Explanation

In this verse it is mentioned that we should be a good child of our parents, if we do any wrong action then our parents get worried.

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New-Testament

Reference

Ephesians 6:1-3

Verse

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Explanation

In this verse, children are advised to take care of their parents so that they may be given a long life on earth and may receive God’s blessings.

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New-Testament

Reference

Colossians 3:20

Verse

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Explanation

It has also been said that in order to run the best family system, children should obey their parents. God is much pleased with them if they obey their parents.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 15:4

Verse

For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death’.

Explanation

In this verse we are also advised that we should obey our parents. If we disobey our parents, God will be angry with us and kill us.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Mark 7:10

Verse

For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’

Explanation

Like the previous verse, this verse also tells us that Moses exhorts the people to obey their parents. People who want to please God should obey their parents. If they cursed their parents and disobeyed them, God would give them death.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 19:19

Verse

Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.

Explanation

In this verse we are also advised that we should obey our parents and take care of our neighbors. This verse exhorts us that we should make love public. Apart from this, love should be shared among the family as well as the people around and should be taken care of.

Love Between Spouse In a Marriage

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Genesis 24:67

Verse

Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he married Rebekah. So she became his wife, and he loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

Explanation

In this verse it is mentioned that Isaac married her whom he loved. Isaac brought Rebecca to his mother Sarah’s tent and married her. After Sarah’s death, Rebecca gave Isaac love and comfort. This verse is an example of a perfect family system.

Book

Old-Testament

Reference

Proverbs 19:14

Verse

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Explanation

This verse talks about the precious entity like a wife and says that wealth comes to a person from his parents, but a pure and good wife is a great blessing from God.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Colossians 3:19

Verse

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Explanation

In this verse, advice is given to make the family system the best and it is said that husbands should be gentle with their wives and not abuse them.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Hebrews 13:4

Verse

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

Explanation

In this verse, God has said that He has created the relationship of marriage to promote the family system and after this relationship, the bed of the husband and wife is purer than those who establish a relationship without marriage. Marriage is a blessing.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Verse

The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife.

Explanation

In this verse, husband and wife have been asked to give each other rights and fulfill their duties. The wife has the right over the husband’s body and the husband has the right over the wife’s body. And husband and wife should not give rights to anyone else.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Ephesians 5:33

Verse

However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Explanation

In this verse, husband and wife are advised, the husband is told to love his wife and the wife is told to respect her husband.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

Matthew 5:32

Verse

But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Explanation

This verse advises to protect a relationship like marriage and says that divorce cannot be taken without cause. If someone divorces his wife without any reason, then he has committed adultery. And even if he marries a divorced girl, he commits adultery.

Book

New-Testament

Reference

1 Peter 4:8

Verse

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Explanation

In this verse, husband and wife are advised to love each other because love removes many sins and it also strengthens the relationship between husband and wife.

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Conclusion

By reading these verses of the Bible, we know that we should make our family system the best and to run this system well, we should create a relationship of love, compassion and agreement among ourselves. Children should respect their parents. Parents should love, be kind to their children and teach them about religion. In the same way, husband and wife should live with love for each other and when someone is going through a bad time, they should support each other. If family systems are good, society will also develop.