Gateway Bible Passage Lookup (2024)

FAQs

How do I look up a scripture passage? ›

Choose a search engine, or go to a website dedicated to Bible study. Type the name of the book and the chapter and verse numbers into the search engine. Type the verse number in the generally accepted format if you can. For example, you'll get more accurate results if you type, "John 3:16," than, "Chapter 3 16 John."

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”.

Psalm 107:2 CSB encourages you to speak up, to say “Enough!” by saying that you are redeemed from the curse by the Lord God Almighty: Let the redeemed of the LORD proclaim that He has redeemed them from the power of the foe.

It is divided into Book Chapter:Verse. For example, if you wanted to look up John 3:16, first you would turn to the book of John. You would then turn to the 3rd chapter (the number before the colon is the chapter.). You would then find the 16th verse.

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Historically, scholars have often understood this as a warning against pagan practices of mourning.

To quickly find the book of the Bible look at the Table of Contents in the front of your Bible. Once you have found the book, locate the chapter, normally in large bold font. The verses, in smaller font, are found within the chapter.

“Dai” is a Hebrew word that means “enough,” “stop,” or “that's sufficient.” It is used to halt an action or request.

Isn't it a relief to know that we can never be “good enough” apart from our Savior – and that He loves us anyway. God wants you just as you are! You are enough, because you were made in the image of God and carry His likeness in You!

Proverbs 30:8-10 ERV

Don't let me tell lies. And don't make me too rich or too poor—give me only enough food for each day. If I have too much, I might deny that I need you, LORD. But if I am too poor, I might steal and bring shame to the name of my God.

In the King James Version (KJV) Esther 8:9 is the longest verse and John 11:35 is the shortest. Sometimes a sentence spans more than one verse, as in the case of Ephesians 2:8–9, and sometimes there is more than one sentence in a single verse, as in the case of Genesis 1:2.

Where in the Bible does it say not to cuss? ›

Ephesians 4:29

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Psalm 107:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever. Jeremiah 29:11 - "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."

How can you find a passage in the Bible? Bible passages are identified by book, chapter, and verse, for example, Ex 3:1-4. The name of the book comes first. It is often in abbreviated form.

Footnotes, Endnotes, or Parenthetical Citations:

You do not need to include the Bible in your bibliography. When citing a passage of scripture, include the abbreviated name of the book, the chapter number, and the verse number—never a page number. Chapter and verse are separated by a colon. Example: 1 Cor.

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