28 Bible Verses about Seven

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Mark 12:20-22

There were once seven brothers, the eldest of whom married a wife, but at his death left no family. The second married her, and died, leaving no family; and the third did the same. And so did the rest of the seven, all dying childless. Finally the woman also died.

Matthew 12:45

Then he goes and brings back with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they come in and dwell there; and in the end that man's condition becomes worse than it was at first. So will it be also with the present wicked generation."

Acts 6:3-5

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty. But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message." The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.

Revelation 1:4

John sends greetings to the seven Churches in the province of Asia. May grace be granted to you, and peace, from Him who is and was and evermore will be; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne;

Matthew 15:34

"How many loaves have you?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they said, "and a few small fish."

Matthew 15:37

And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

Revelation 5:1

And I saw lying in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written on both sides and closely sealed with seven seals.

Revelation 8:2

Then I saw the seven angels who are in the presence of God, and seven trumpets were given to them.

Revelation 13:1

And he took up a position upon the sands of the sea-shore. Then I saw a Wild Beast coming up out of the sea, and he had ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten kingly crowns, and inscribed on his heads were names full of blasphemy.

Revelation 15:6

and there came out of the sanctuary the seven angels who were bringing the seven plagues. The angels were clad in pure, bright linen, and had girdles of gold across their breasts.

Revelation 15:7

And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven bowls of gold, full of the anger of God who lives until the Ages of the Ages.

Revelation 17:10

And they are seven kings: five of them have fallen, and the one is still reigning. The seventh has not yet come, but when he comes he must continue for a short time.

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Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days

Acts 21:4

Having searched for the disciples and found them, we stayed at Tyre for seven days; and, taught by the Spirit, they repeatedly urged Paul not to proceed to Jerusalem.

Acts 20:6

But we ourselves sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined them in the Troad, where we remained for a week.

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

John 19:27

Then He said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that time the disciple received her into his own home.

More verses: John 19:30 Luke 23:46

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Legacy of peace

Revelation 21:6

He also said, "They have now been fulfilled. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To those who are thirsty I will give the privilege of drinking from the well of the Water of Life without payment.

Revelation 2:26

"'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Years

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Rams and bullocks to the number of, required in sarifices

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » The just man riseth after falling

Matthew 18:21

At this point Peter came to Him with the question, "Master, how often shall my brother act wrongly towards me and I forgive him? seven times?"

Seven » Fear nots » Blessings in the journey of life

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Job, in his religious life

Seven » Months » Holy convocations in the seventh month

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » The leper sprinkled

Seven » Days » Week consists of

Seven » Example of steadfastness » A man of God, in refusing a reward

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Symbolical » Of many sons

Seven » Fear nots » Companionship in trial

Seven » Days » Fasts of

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Paul, in finishing his course

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not people who shrink back and perish, but are among those who believe and gain possession of their souls.

Seven » Days » The consecration of priests and altars lasted for

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven stars

Revelation 3:1

"To the minister of the Church at Sardis write as follows: "'This is what He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says. I know your doings--you are supposed to be alive, but in reality you are dead.

Revelation 1:20

the secret meaning of the seven stars which you have seen in My right hand, and of the seven lampstands of gold. The seven stars are the ministers of the seven Churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven eyes of the lord

Revelation 5:6

Then, midway between the throne and the four living creatures, I saw a Lamb standing among the Elders. He looked as if He had been offered in sacrifice, and He had seven horns and seven eyes. The last-named are the seven Spirits of God, and have been sent far and wide into all the earth.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven spirits

Revelation 3:1

"To the minister of the Church at Sardis write as follows: "'This is what He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says. I know your doings--you are supposed to be alive, but in reality you are dead.

Revelation 1:4

John sends greetings to the seven Churches in the province of Asia. May grace be granted to you, and peace, from Him who is and was and evermore will be; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne;

Revelation 5:6

Then, midway between the throne and the four living creatures, I saw a Lamb standing among the Elders. He looked as if He had been offered in sacrifice, and He had seven horns and seven eyes. The last-named are the seven Spirits of God, and have been sent far and wide into all the earth.

Revelation 4:5

Out from the throne there came flashes of lightning, and voices, and peals of thunder, while in front of the throne seven blazing lamps were burning, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Christ, in going to the cross

Luke 9:51

Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards Jerusalem, and sent messengers before Him.

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

As for this, three times have I besought the Lord to rid me of him; but His reply has been, "My grace suffices for you, for power matures in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I boast of my infirmities rather than complain of them--in order that Christ's power may overshadow me.

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of banishment from the divine presence

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven heads and seven crowns

Revelation 13:1

And he took up a position upon the sands of the sea-shore. Then I saw a Wild Beast coming up out of the sea, and he had ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten kingly crowns, and inscribed on his heads were names full of blasphemy.

Revelation 17:9

Here is scope for the exercise of a mind that has wisdom! The seven heads are the seven hills on which the woman sits.

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » ambassadors" (representing)

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of judgment

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil thoughts

Seven » Seven things opened » Doors, for service

2 Corinthians 2:12

Now when I came into the Troad to spread there the Good News about the Christ, even though in the Lord's providence a door stood open before me,

Seven » Fear nots » Life beyond the grave

Revelation 1:17-18

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as if I were dead. But He laid His right hand upon me and said, "Do not be afraid: I am the First and the Last, and the ever-living One. I died; but I am now alive until the Ages of the Ages, and I have the keys of the gates of Death and of Hades!

Seven » Years » A famine lasted in canaan for

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » epistles" (instructing)

2 Corinthians 3:2

Our letter of recommendation is yourselves--a letter written on our hearts and everywhere known and read.

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of disappointment

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 7th edition the outward Christian life living epistles

2 Corinthians 3:2

Our letter of recommendation is yourselves--a letter written on our hearts and everywhere known and read.

Seven » Days seventy » Assured immortality

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous

Matthew 25:31-33

"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then will He sit upon His glorious throne, and all the nations will be gathered into His presence. And He will separate them from one another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and will make the sheep stand at His right hand, and the goats at His left.

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of death

Seven » Seven things opened » Hands, for benevolence

Seven » Fear nots » Overshadowing care

Matthew 10:30-31

But as for you, the very hairs on your heads are all numbered. Away then with fear; you are more precious than a multitude of sparrows.

Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for intercession (moses)

Seven » No more » No more sea

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Standing, for warfare

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions

Seven » Days seventy » Divine love

Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither the lower ranks of evil angels nor the higher, neither things present nor things future, nor the forces of nature, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God which rests upon us in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Seven » Days » Saul directed by samuel to stay at gilgal awaiting the prophet's command for

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Keys of the kingdom

Matthew 16:19

I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of the Heavens; and whatever you bind on earth shall remain bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall remain loosed in Heaven."

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Rest

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of leaving earthly possessions

Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of exposure

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Elisha's servant looks for rain

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Praise seven times a day

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Blood sprinkled

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Idle curiosity

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for help (jacob)

Seven » Earnest suppliants » Cry for wisdom

Seven » Uncertainties » the future

Seven » Uncertainties » Riches

Seven » Days seventy » Sure reward

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink because he is a disciple, I solemnly tell you that he will not lose his reward."

Seven » Fear nots » Supplies in famine

Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Seven » Days » Defilements lasted for

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » stewards" (distributing)

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » witnesses" (testifying)

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » light" (illuminating)

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » salt" (preserving)

Matthew 5:13

"*You* are the salt of the earth; but if salt has become tasteless, in what way can it regain its saltness? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown away and trodden on by the passers by.

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Mounting up, for exaltation

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Naaman dips in the jordan

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 3rd edition written on tables of stone

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 6th edition written on the heart

Hebrews 8:10

But this is the Covenant that I will covenant with the house of Israel after those days,' says the Lord: I will put My laws into their minds and will write them upon their hearts. And I will indeed be their God and they shall be My People.

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Josiah, in his duties as a king

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john

Acts 4:19-20

But Peter and John replied, "Judge whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you instead of listening to God. As for us, what we have seen and heard we cannot help speaking about."

Seven » Evils to be repressed » greed

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The seven steps in the temple seen in ezekiel's vision

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The sprinkling of blood seven times

Seven » Seven things opened » Eyes, for vision

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)

Seven » Uncertainties » Earthly glory

Seven » Days seventy » Certainties, seven that encourage the believer

Seven » Days seventy » Eternal anchorage

Seven » Days seventy » Sure foundations

Seven » Fear nots » Strength in weakness

Seven » Fear nots » Protection in peril

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 5th edition the entire scriptures

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 2nd edition written on conscience

Romans 2:15

since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence--

Seven » Example of steadfastness » Three hebrew captives

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Worldliness

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The threatened punishment of israel was sevenfold

Seven » Seven things opened » Windows, for prayer

Seven » Seven things opened » Lips, for testimony

Seven » Uncertainties » Men's promises

Seven » Uncertainties » Beauty

Seven » Years » Jacob serves for each of his wives for

Seven » Days » The feast of tabernacles lasted for

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Power over evil spirits

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Eternal life

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Lying down, for spiritual rest

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Sitting, for instruction

Luke 10:39

She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching.

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Walking, for fellowship

Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Priests encompass jericho

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 1st edition written on nature

Seven » Morning glories of john » Companionship

Seven » Morning glories of john » Achievements

John 14:12

In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.

Seven » Morning glories of john » Resources

Seven » Morning glories of john » Legacy

Seven » Morning glories of john » Joy

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Unholy ambition

Mark 10:44

and whoever desires to be first among you must be the bondservant of all.

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The holy spirit

Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil speech

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Believers

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Worshiping seven times a day

Seven » Seven things opened » Heart, for God's message

Acts 16:14

Among our hearers was one named Lydia, a dealer in purple goods. She belonged to the city of Thyateira, and was a worshipper of the true God. The Lord opened her heart, so that she gave attention to what Paul was saying.

Seven » Seven things opened » Ears, for hearing

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)

Luke 23:42

And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your Kingdom."

Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)

Seven » Uncertainties » Friendship

John 16:32

"Remember that the time is coming, nay, has already come, for you all to be dispersed each to his own home and to leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.

Seven » Uncertainties » Life

Seven » Days » Noah remains in the ark after sending forth the dove for

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Bread of heaven

John 6:51

I am the living bread come down out of Heaven. If a man eats this bread, he shall live for ever. Moreover the bread which I will give is my flesh given for the life of the world."

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Living water

Seven » Seven figures, used to express Christian influence and responsibility » branches" (bearing fruit)

Seven » Editions of the divine law » 4th edition Christ the illustrated edition

Seven » Morning glories of john » Future home

Seven » Morning glories of john » Reunion

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Jesus Christ himself

John 8:14

"Even if I am giving testimony about myself," replied Jesus, "my testimony is true; for I know where I came from and where I am going, but you know neither of these two things.

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The works of Christ

John 5:36

"But the testimony which I have is weightier than that of John; for the work the Father has assigned to me for me to bring it to completion--the very work which I am doing--affords testimony concerning me that the Father has sent me.

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The old testament

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » John the baptist

John 1:34

"This I have seen, and I have become a witness that He is the Son of God."

Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The father

John 5:37

And the Father who sent me, *He* has given testimony concerning me. None of you have ever either heard His voice or seen what He is like.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Elisha's servant looked seven times for the appearance of rain

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven cows and seven ears of grain in pharaoh's vision

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven shepherds to be sent forth against assyria

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The light of the sun was intensified sevenfold

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The scarlet-colored beast having seven heads

Revelation 17:7

Then the angel said to me, "Why are you so astonished? I will explain to you the secret meaning of the woman and of the seven-headed, ten-horned Wild Beast which carries her.

Revelation 17:3

So he carried me away in the Spirit into a desert, and there I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet-colored Wild Beast which was covered with names of blasphemy and had seven heads and ten horns.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven congregations in asia

Revelation 1:4

John sends greetings to the seven Churches in the province of Asia. May grace be granted to you, and peace, from Him who is and was and evermore will be; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne;

Revelation 1:20

the secret meaning of the seven stars which you have seen in My right hand, and of the seven lampstands of gold. The seven stars are the ministers of the seven Churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Symbolical » Of liberality

Seven » Days seventy » Assured acceptance

Seven » Days » Noah in the ark before the great flood for

Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Leaping, for ecstasy

Acts 3:8

Leaping up, he stood upright and began to walk, and went into the Temple with them, walking, leaping, and praising God.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Naaman was required to wash in the jordan river seven times

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven counsellors at the court of artaxerxes

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Abraham gives abimelech seven lambs

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The sprinkling of oil seven times

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven magi (wise men)

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven kings

Revelation 17:10

And they are seven kings: five of them have fallen, and the one is still reigning. The seventh has not yet come, but when he comes he must continue for a short time.

Seven » Weeks » The period between the passover feast and the feast of pentecost

Seven » Days » The firstborn of flocks and sheep must remain with their mothers, before being offered

Seven » Days » The sympathy for job by eliphaz, bildad, and zophar for

Seven » Days » Ezekiel sits by the chebar river in astonishment for

Seven » Days » The elders of jabesh-gilead ask for a truce of

Seven » Days » Dedication of the temple lasted double

Seven » Days » Mourning for jacob lasted for

Seven » Days » Paul stays at puteoli for

Acts 28:14

Here we found brethren, who invited us to remain with them for a week; and so we reached Rome.

Seven » Days » The passover lasted for

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The israelites surrounded jericho seven times, and on the seventh day sounding seven trumpets

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The heat of nebuchadnezzars furnace was intensified sevenfold

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven chamberlains at the court of ahasuerus

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven women will seek a polyandrous marriage

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Silver was purified seven times

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven angels with seven plagues

Revelation 15:6

and there came out of the sanctuary the seven angels who were bringing the seven plagues. The angels were clad in pure, bright linen, and had girdles of gold across their breasts.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven golden lampstands

Revelation 1:12

I turned to see who it was that was speaking to me; and then I saw seven golden lampstands,

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven lamps and pipes

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven golden vials

Revelation 15:7

And one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven bowls of gold, full of the anger of God who lives until the Ages of the Ages.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven thunders

Revelation 10:3

he cried out in a loud voice which resembled the roar of a lion. And when he had cried out, each of the seven peals of thunder uttered its own message.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven princes

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven plagues

Revelation 15:1

Then I saw another marvel in Heaven, great and wonderful--there were seven angels bringing seven plagues. These are the last plagues, because in them God's anger has found full expression.

Seven » Weeks » In daniel's vision concerning the coming of the messiah for

Seven » Years » The insanity of nebuchadnezzar for

Seven » Weeks » Ten times for

Seven » Days » The israelites encircled jericho for

Seven » Days » Paul waits at tyre for

Acts 21:4

Having searched for the disciples and found them, we stayed at Tyre for seven days; and, taught by the Spirit, they repeatedly urged Paul not to proceed to Jerusalem.

Seven » Days » Plague » Bloody » Waters » Egypt

Seven » Years

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven servants (greek: diakonoi) in the jerusalem congregations

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Of the ceremonially clean creatures taken into noah's ark

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven angels with seven trumpets

Revelation 8:2

Then I saw the seven angels who are in the presence of God, and seven trumpets were given to them.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven maidens given to esther

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven horns and seven eyes

Revelation 5:6

Then, midway between the throne and the four living creatures, I saw a Lamb standing among the Elders. He looked as if He had been offered in sacrifice, and He had seven horns and seven eyes. The last-named are the seven Spirits of God, and have been sent far and wide into all the earth.

Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven seals

Revelation 5:1

And I saw lying in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written on both sides and closely sealed with seven seals.

Seven » Days » The feast of ahasuerus continued for

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Seven Body Parts

Revelation 5:6

Then, midway between the throne and the four living creatures, I saw a Lamb standing among the Elders. He looked as if He had been offered in sacrifice, and He had seven horns and seven eyes. The last-named are the seven Spirits of God, and have been sent far and wide into all the earth.

Seven Days

Acts 21:27

But, when the seven days were nearly over, the Jews from the province of Asia, having seen Paul in the Temple, set about rousing the fury of all the people against him.

Seven Days For Legal Purposes

Acts 21:27

But, when the seven days were nearly over, the Jews from the province of Asia, having seen Paul in the Temple, set about rousing the fury of all the people against him.

Seven Lights

Revelation 1:12

I turned to see who it was that was speaking to me; and then I saw seven golden lampstands,

Seven Mountains

Revelation 17:9-10

Here is scope for the exercise of a mind that has wisdom! The seven heads are the seven hills on which the woman sits.

Seven People

Acts 13:19

Then, after overthrowing seven nations in the land of Canaan, He divided that country among them as their inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years;

Seven Spirits

Revelation 1:4

John sends greetings to the seven Churches in the province of Asia. May grace be granted to you, and peace, from Him who is and was and evermore will be; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne;

Seven Things

Matthew 15:34

"How many loaves have you?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they said, "and a few small fish."

Seven Thousand

Romans 11:4

But what did God say to him in reply? "I have reserved for Myself 7,000 men who have never bent the knee to Baal."

Seven Trumpets

Revelation 8:2

Then I saw the seven angels who are in the presence of God, and seven trumpets were given to them.

Seven Years

Luke 2:36

There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,

Six To Seven Hundred

Revelation 13:18

Here is scope for ingenuity. Let people of shrewd intelligence calculate the number of the Wild Beast; for it indicates a certain man, and his number is 666.

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