60 Bible Verses about Peace

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Judges 18:6

The priest told them, “Go in peace. The Lord is watching over the journey you are going on.”

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’

Leviticus 26:6

I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to frighten you. I will remove dangerous animals from the land, and no sword will pass through your land.

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the Death of saints » Is full of » Peace

Isaiah 57:2

He will enter into peace—
they will rest on their beds
everyone who lives uprightly.

Faith » Produces » Peace

fruit of the Spirit » Peace

Gifts from God » Temporal » Peace

Leviticus 26:6

I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to frighten you. I will remove dangerous animals from the land, and no sword will pass through your land.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies, for his name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

the Gifts of God » Temporal » Peace

Leviticus 26:6

I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to frighten you. I will remove dangerous animals from the land, and no sword will pass through your land.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies, for his name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Peace

Joash » Made » Peace » Gifts

2 Kings 12:17-18

At that time Hazael king of Aram marched up and fought against Gath and captured it. Then he planned to attack Jerusalem. So King Joash of Judah took all the consecrated items that his ancestors-Judah's kings Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah-had consecrated, along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the Lord's temple and in the king's palace, and he sent [them] to Hazael king of Aram. Then Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 24:23-24

At the turn of the year, an Aramean army went to war against Joash. They entered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed all the leaders of the people among them and sent all the plunder to the king of Damascus. Although the Aramean army came with only a few men, the Lord handed over a vast army to them because the people of Judah had abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors. So they executed judgment on Joash.

natural Life » Should be spent in » Peace

Offerings » Peace » Laws concerning

Numbers 6:14

He is to present an offering to the Lord of one unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, one unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, one unblemished ram as a fellowship offering,

Numbers 10:10

You are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and your fellowship sacrifices and on your joyous occasions, your appointed festivals, and the beginning of each of your months. They will serve as a reminder for you before your God: I am Yahweh your God.”

Exodus 29:19-22

"You are to take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on the ram's head. Slaughter the ram, take some of its blood, and put it on Aaron's right earlobe, on his sons' right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Sprinkle the [remaining] blood on all sides of the altar. Take some of the blood that is on the altar and some of the anointing oil, and sprinkle [them] on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. In this way, he and his garments will become holy, as well as his sons and their garments. read more.
"Take the fat from the ram, the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the fatty lobe of the liver, the two kidneys and the fat on them, and the right thigh (since this is a ram for ordination);

Exodus 29:31

“You are to take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in a holy place.

Leviticus 7:11-15

"Now this is the law of the fellowship sacrifice that someone may present to the Lord: If he presents it for thanksgiving, in addition to the thanksgiving sacrifice, he is to present unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. He is to present as his offering cakes of leavened bread, with his thanksgiving sacrifice of fellowship. read more.
From the cakes he must present one [portion] of each offering as a contribution to the Lord. It will belong to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the fellowship offering; it is his. The meat of his thanksgiving sacrifice of fellowship must be eaten on the day he offers it; he may not leave any of it until morning.

Offerings » Different kinds of » Peace

Leviticus 7:11

“Now this is the law of the fellowship sacrifice that someone may present to the Lord:

Peace » General references to spiritual

Luke 2:13-14

Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors!

John 20:19

In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”

Luke 1:78-79

Because of our God's merciful compassion, the Dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church

More verses: Ephesians 4:3

Peace » Social » Periods of peace in the history of israel

Joshua 14:15

Hebron’s name used to be Kiriath-arba; Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. After this, the land had rest from war.

Joshua 21:44

The Lord gave them rest on every side according to all He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies were able to stand against them, for the Lord handed over all their enemies to them.

Joshua 11:23

So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the Lord had told Moses. Joshua then gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. After this, the land had rest from war.

1 Kings 4:24

for he had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates from Tiphsah to Gaza and over all the kings west of the Euphrates. He had peace on all his surrounding borders.

1 Chronicles 22:9

But a son will be born to you; he will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies, for his name will be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel during his reign.

Peace » Social » No peace for the worldly and wicked

Isaiah 59:8

They have not known the path of peace,
and there is no justice in their ways.
They have made their roads crooked;
no one who walks on them will know peace.

Ezekiel 13:10

“Since they have led My people astray saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, for when someone builds a wall they plaster it with whitewash,

2 Chronicles 15:5

In those times there was no peace for those who went about their daily activities because the residents of the lands had many conflicts.

Ezekiel 7:25

Anguish is coming!
They will seek peace, but there will be none.

Peace » Promised to believers » God of

More verses: Romans 15:33

Peace » Social » Foretold by the prophets

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will turn their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nations will not take up the sword against other nations,
and they will never again train for war.

Hosea 2:18

On that day I will make a covenant for them
with the wild animals, the birds of the sky,
and the creatures that crawl on the ground.
I will shatter bow, sword,
and weapons of war in the land
and will enable the people to rest securely.

Zechariah 9:10

I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the horse from Jerusalem.
The bow of war will be removed,
and He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His dominion will extend from sea to sea,
from the Euphrates River
to the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 9:7

The dominion will be vast,
and its prosperity will never end.
He will reign on the throne of David
and over his kingdom,
to establish and sustain it
with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.

More verses: Micah 4:4 Isaiah 65:25

Peace » Promised to believers » Bestowed through Christ

Peace » Promised to believers » Duty of seeking

Isaiah 27:5

Or let it take hold of My strength;
let it make peace with Me—
make peace with Me.

Peace » Social » FALSE

Amos 6:1

Woe to those who are at ease in Zion
and to those who feel secure on the hill of Samaria—
the notable people in this first of the nations,
those the house of Israel comes to.

Psalm 123:4

We’ve had more than enough
scorn from the arrogant
and contempt from the proud.

Ezekiel 23:42

The sound of a carefree crowd was there. Drunkards from the desert were brought in, along with common men. They put bracelets on the women’s hands and beautiful crowns on their heads.

Jeremiah 6:14

They have treated My people’s brokenness superficially,
claiming, “Peace, peace,”
when there is no peace.

Ezekiel 13:10

“Since they have led My people astray saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, for when someone builds a wall they plaster it with whitewash,

Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace

Mark 9:50

Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves and be at peace with one another.”

Peace » The church shall enjoy

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will turn their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nations will not take up the sword against other nations,
and they will never again train for war.

Psalm 125:5

But as for those who turn aside to crooked ways,
the Lord will banish them with the evildoers.


Peace be with Israel.

Hosea 2:18

On that day I will make a covenant for them
with the wild animals, the birds of the sky,
and the creatures that crawl on the ground.
I will shatter bow, sword,
and weapons of war in the land
and will enable the people to rest securely.

Peace » Living peaceably

Mark 9:50

Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves and be at peace with one another.”

Romans 12:17-18

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Peace » God is the author of

Psalm 147:14

He endows your territory with prosperity;
He satisfies you with the finest wheat.

Peace » Promised to believers » Like a river

Isaiah 48:18

If only you had paid attention to My commands.
Then your peace would have been like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.

Ezekiel 34:25

“I will make a covenant of peace with them and eliminate dangerous animals in the land, so that they may live securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest.

Peace » Necessary to the enjoyment of life

1 Peter 3:10-11

For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit, and he must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek peace and pursue it,

Peace » Shall abound in the latter days

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will turn their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nations will not take up the sword against other nations,
and they will never again train for war.

Isaiah 11:13

Ephraim’s envy will cease;
Judah’s harassment will end.
Ephraim will no longer be envious of Judah,
and Judah will not harass Ephraim.

Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other

Mark 9:50

Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves and be at peace with one another.”

Peace » Advantages of

Peace » Promised to believers » Abundant

Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men

Peace » The wicked » Enjoy not

Ezekiel 7:25

Anguish is coming!
They will seek peace, but there will be none.

Peace » Saints should » Seek

Peace » Jesus Christ giving peace

John 16:31-33

Jesus responded to them, "Do you now believe? Look: An hour is coming, and has come, when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave Me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world."

John 14:23-27

Jesus answered, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. The one who doesn't love Me will not keep My words. The word that you hear is not Mine but is from the Father who sent Me. "I have spoken these things to you while I remain with you. read more.
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit-the Father will send Him in My name-will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you. "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.

Peace » Peace-makers

Peace » Promised to believers » Legacy of Christ

Peace » God bestows upon those who » Endure his chastisements

Job 5:23-24

For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you. You will know that your tent is secure, and nothing will be missing when you inspect your home.

Peace » Ministers should exhort to

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.

Peace » Saints should » Live in

Peace » Promised to believers » Passeth understanding

Peace » Letting the peace of God rule in your heart

Peace » God bestows upon those who » Obey him

Leviticus 26:6

I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to frighten you. I will remove dangerous animals from the land, and no sword will pass through your land.

Peace » Saints should » Follow

Peace » Saints should » Love

Zechariah 8:19

“The Lord of Hosts says this: The fast of the fourth month, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth will become times of joy, gladness, and cheerful festivals for the house of Judah. Therefore, love truth and peace.”

Peace » Exemplified » Abraham

Genesis 13:8-9

Then Abram said to Lot, "Please, let's not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. Isn't the whole land before you? Separate from me: if [you go] to the left, I will go to the right; if [you go] to the right, I will go to the left."

Peace » God bestows upon those who » Please him

Peace » Results from » Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell

Peace » Results from » Praying for rulers

Peace » Pray for that of the church

Psalm 122:6-8

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you prosper; may there be peace within your walls, prosperity within your fortresses." Because of my brothers and friends, I will say, "Peace be with you."

Peace » Exhort others to

Genesis 45:24

So Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Don’t argue on the way.”

Peace » Is a bond of union

Peace » Saints should » Follow the things which make for

Peace » Promised to believers » The gift of God

Peace » Promised to believers » Perfect

Peace » Saints should » Cultivate

Peace » Saints should » Speak

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his descendants.

Peace » Exemplified » David

Peace » The wicked » Opposed to

Peace » The wicked » Speak not

Psalm 35:20

For they do not speak in friendly ways,
but contrive deceitful schemes
against those who live peacefully in the land.

Peace » The wicked » Hate

Psalm 120:6

I have lived too long
with those who hate peace.

Peace » Blessedness of promoting

Peace » Blessedness of

Peace » Results from » The government of Christ

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will turn their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nations will not take up the sword against other nations,
and they will never again train for war.

Peace » Results from » Heavenly wisdom

Peace » The wicked » Hypocritically speak

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with the evildoers,
who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors
while malice is in their hearts.

Peace » The fruit of righteousness should be sown in

Peace » Exemplified » By abraham

Genesis 13:8-9

Then Abram said to Lot, "Please, let's not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives. Isn't the whole land before you? Separate from me: if [you go] to the left, I will go to the right; if [you go] to the right, I will go to the left."

Peace » Exemplified » Abimelech

Genesis 26:29

You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have only done what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the Lord.”

Peace » Exemplified » Mordecai

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his descendants.

Topics on Peace

Abundant Peace

Jeremiah 33:6

Yet I will certainly bring health and healing to it and will indeed heal them. I will let them experience the abundance of peace and truth.

Animal Sacrifices, Peace Offering

Exodus 29:19-22

“You are to take the second ram, and Aaron and his sons must lay their hands on the ram’s head.

God Of Peace

Judges 6:24

So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it Yahweh Shalom. It is in Ophrah of the Abiezrites until today.

Going In Peace

Genesis 26:29

You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have only done what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the Lord.”

Men Of Peace

Genesis 34:21

“These men are peaceful toward us,” they said. “Let them live in our land and move about in it, for indeed, the region is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters as our wives and give our daughters to them.

Millennial Kingdom, Universal Peace And Blessing

Psalm 46:8-9

Come, see the works of the Lord,
who brings devastation on the earth.

No Peace

Genesis 37:4

When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not bring themselves to speak peaceably to him.

Peace offerings

Leviticus 7:11

“Now this is the law of the fellowship sacrifice that someone may present to the Lord:

Peace, Believers Experience Of

Psalm 41:1-3

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.Happy is one who cares for the poor;
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.

Peace, Divine In Ot

Genesis 2:16-17

And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree of the garden,

Peace, Human Search For

Genesis 5:28-29

Lamech was 182 years old when he fathered a son.

Peace, In Christian Living

Zechariah 8:19

“The Lord of Hosts says this: The fast of the fourth month, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth will become times of joy, gladness, and cheerful festivals for the house of Judah. Therefore, love truth and peace.”

Peace, In The Wicked

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with the evildoers,
who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors
while malice is in their hearts.

Peace, Promised To

Isaiah 66:12

For this is what the Lord says:

I will make peace flow to her like a river,
and the wealth of nations like a flood;
you will nurse and be carried on her hip
and bounced on her lap.

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