31 Bible Verses About Life
Bible verses about life tell us the real purpose of life and tell us the best way to live life. In these verses there is a lesson for us and also knowledge about how God created the world and started life and how this life will end and how it will start again. In short, these verses teach us to live according to the commands of God, so that we can get the best in the hereafter. In these verses, we find the life stories of many personalities, by reading their life events we get knowledge on how to live our lives. These personalities include Moses, Abraham, Noah, Elijah, Jacob, Job, Adam and Eve, Paul, Jesus, Solomon, David and Ruth.
Life as a Gift
Verse#1
Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Genesis 2:7
Explanation
This verse explains how life began. In this verse, it is said that first of all, man was made of clay, then God breathed into his nostrils the soul, and from this life came into man and he began to live.
Verse#2
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
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Old-Testament
Reference
Psalm 36:9
Explanation
In this verse, David says that the power of life belongs to God. He gives life when he wants and takes life when he wants. We see only because of God’s light. God’s light is in our eyes and that light gives us light. From which we see and recognize the real life.
Verse#3
This is what God the Lord says—the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Isaiah 42:5
Explanation
In this verse, Isaiah says that God is the great being who makes the heavens and the earth. He spread the sky and spread the earth so that people can live on the earth. It is God who gives life to all and created all things by Him. All the living beings we have seen on earth have been given life by God and God has authority over all.
Verse#4
For you created my in most being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place,when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Psalm 139:13-16
Explanation
This verse talks about God’s power and David says that God created him. God fills human beings with life and when they are in the mother’s womb, He creates their shape and form and the rest of the body components.
Verse#5
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Explanation
In this verse, Solomon says that God has made man beautiful, but this beauty has a limited time. The way we see humans, they are beautiful in youth and end up beautiful in old age. All these are the works of God. Similarly, God has placed the desire in the heart of man to live forever and this desire prompts him to know about God and inquire about His commands.
Verse#6
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Book
New-Testament
Reference
John 10:10
Explanation
In this verse, Jesus says that thieves always come to steal or kill, but I have come to give you life and make you understand the true meaning of life.
Verse#7
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
Book
New-Testament
Reference
John 1:4
Explanation
It is mentioned in this verse that Jesus came to give us life and along with life he also came to give us light. The light of life refers to the guidance by which a person can live the best life according to the orders of God.
Verse#8
And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.
Book
New-Testament
Reference
Acts 17:25
Explanation
In this verse, the verse describes the power of God and says that He gives breath to human beings, gives life and everything that man has is given by God.
Verse#9
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
Book
New-Testament
Reference
1 John 5:12
Explanation
In this verse, we are told that if we follow the teachings of Jesus and have faith in him, then our life has the real purpose. If we do not believe in God’s sent Jesus, if we do not follow his teachings, then our life is not worthy to be called life.
Verse#10
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Book
New-Testament
Reference
Romans 6:23
Explanation
In this verse, Paul says that if we commit sins in our life, they lead us to death. The only way to avoid death and return to life is to believe in Jesus and live according to his commandments. If we do that, we will get our life back.
What is the purpose of Life?
Verse#11
The Lord works out everything to its proper end—even the wicked for a day of disaster.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Proverbs 16:4
Explanation
In this verse, Solomon says that God has created both good and bad people to reward the good people and to punish the bad people. This is God’s wisdom so that He can show His justice. Therefore, the birth of everything is under wisdom.
Verse#12
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Explanation
In this verse, Solomon explains the real purpose of life and says that it is the duty of man to fear God and obey His commands. God has complete authority over man, He is the creator of man. Therefore, he deserves to be obeyed, worshiped and feared.
Verse#13
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Jeremiah 29:11
Explanation
In this verse, God says that He has created human beings and He thinks good things for human life, He does not think bad. God wants to give you forgiveness, hope and a future that is best for both of your life and the hereafter.
Verse#14
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Isaiah 43:7
Explanation
In this verse, God says that He created man and breathed into him the soul and gave him life. Therefore, we should worship God.
Verse#15
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Book
Old-Testament
Reference
Micah 6:8
Explanation
In this verse, the purpose of human life is explained and it is said that God has created us, so we should act with mercy and justice and build our deep relationship with God.
Life And 16 Biblical Personalities
Adam And Eve
Life began with Adam and Eve. God created Adam and Eve from clay and then breathed into it. After that life came into them and through them life in the world began.
“Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)
“Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living.” (Genesis 3:20)
Noah
God saved Noah‘s life and the lives of his family. When God thought of punishing this nation and sent a flood, he ordered Noah to build an ark and board it. Thus, God saved Noah’s life.
“This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God.” (Genesis 6:9)
Moses
Moses advised Israelites to choose the path of God but they have choice if they wanted to choose life or death. Life can be achieved by obeying God. And disobeying God causes death.
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” (Deuteronomy 30:19-20)
David
David was satisfied with God’s blessings. He said that his life is full of God’s blessings and he was really thankful for it.
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” (Psalm 23:6)
Solomon
Solomon said that a man can get peace in life when he lives according to God’s will.
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.” (Proverbs 3:1-2)
Job
God gave many hardships to Job but he remained steadfast. Due to his steadfastness God granted him a beautiful and peaceful life. Job also said this, that God has given me a peaceful life with many blessings.
“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” (Job 33:4)
Elijah
Elijah cried for a body who was dead. He prayed to God for this boy’s life. God fulfilled his prayer and he gave life to that boy.
“The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him, and he lived.” (1 Kings 17:22)
Jesus
Jesus said that a man can only get a successful life if he believes in him and acts according to his teaching. By this a man can get eternal and peaceful life.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Lazarus
Lazarus was dead but Jesus gave him life and he came out alive from the grave.
“When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.” (John 11:43-44)
Paul
Paul said that if someone lives according to Jesus’ teachings then his death will also give him benefit.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)
Ruth
Ruth was so loyal to her mother in law. She lived her life with her mother in law.
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.” (Ruth 1:16-17)
Samuel
Samuel was dedicated in God’s way. So, he lived his life in spreading God’s message.
“The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.” (1 Samuel 3:19)
Daniel
Daniel lived his whole life according to God’s commandments.
“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” (Daniel 6:22)
Samaritan Woman
Jesus gave her a life of water to drink.
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13-14)
Mary
Mary was very thankful for her life because God had chosen her as a mother of Jesus.
“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” (Luke 15:24)
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Conclusion
These verses tell us how life began and why God has created us. God has given life to man as well as to all living things on earth. God alone has power over the sky and the earth and everything between them. These verses teach us that this life has been given to us by God, so we should live our lives according to God’s orders and people should also preach God’s orders so that they too can live the best life. If we live according to God’s orders, then we will get a good hereafter.
