“The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.” – Psalm 95:5
Bible Verses About Beach
Genesis 1:10 – God gathered the waters which he called seas and named the dry land Earth.
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.” – Genesis 1:10
Job 38:11 – God set limits for the sea, showing His sovereignty.
“And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?” – Job 38:11
Psalm 104:25-26 – God’s creation at the ocean reflects His majesty.
“So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts… There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.” – Psalm 104:25-26
Isaiah 43:2 – Assurance of God’s presence through storms and waters.
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.” – Isaiah 43:2
Matthew 14:22-23 – Jesus walks on water, showing His divine power.
“And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.” – Matthew 14:22-23
Psalm 93:3 – The seas may roar and be troubled, but God reigns supreme.
“The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.” – Psalm 93:3
Exodus 14:21 – God’s command over the sea when parting the Red Sea.
“And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land.” – Exodus 14:21
Isaiah 60:5 – The beauty of the sea’s abundance.
“Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee…” – Isaiah 60:5
Revelation 21:1 – The new heaven and new earth without a sea.
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” – Revelation 21:1
Psalm 107:23-24 – Mariners witnessing God’s wonders in the sea.
“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.” – Psalm 107:23-24
Matthew 8:27 – Jesus calms the storm, demonstrating His authority over nature.
“But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” – Matthew 8:27
Psalm 139:9-10 – The omnipresence of God, even in the farthest seas.
“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.” – Psalm 139:9-10
John 21:4-6 – Jesus directs fishermen to abundant catch at the Sea of Tiberias.
“But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.” – John 21:4-6
Genesis 9:13 – God’s covenant with Noah, symbolized by a rainbow over the waters.
“I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.” – Genesis 9:13
Luke 5:4-6 – Jesus instructs Peter to let down his net, resulting in a miraculous catch.
“Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” – Luke 5:4-6
Isaiah 57:20 – Wickedness is like the troubled sea that cannot rest.
“But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.” – Isaiah 57:20
Songs of Solomon 5:12 – God’s creation is marvelous, including the sea.
“His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.” – Songs of Solomon 5:12
Acts 27:41 – Paul’s shipwreck as part of God’s plan.
“And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart struck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.” – Acts 27:41
Psalm 23:2 – God leads us beside still waters, offering peace.
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” – Psalm 23:2
1 Peter 1:24 – The fleeting nature of life compared to flowers by the sea.
“For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away.” – 1 Peter 1:24
Psalm 46:2 – God’s presence is a refuge amidst the storms.
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” – Psalm 46:2
Revelation 4:6 – A sea of glass before the throne of God.
“And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal… ” – Revelation 4:6
Mark 4:39 – Another story of Jesus calming the sea illustrates His divine power.
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” – Mark 4:39
Luke 8:24 – Desperate cries for Jesus in the stormy sea are answered.
“And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.” – Luke 8:24
Revelation 21:18 – The beauty of the New Jerusalem, often created near the sea.
“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.” – Revelation 21:18
Final Thoughts
When we think about the beach, it holds a special place in many of our hearts. The sound of waves crashing against the shore can soothe our souls. It reminds us of God’s grandeur in creation, as seen in numerous verses. From the miraculous parting of seas to Jesus calming the storms, Scripture speaks powerfully about the sea and our relationship with it.
As we reflect on these verses, let’s carry that spirit of the beach with us—finding peace amid chaos, joy in creation, and a desire to experience God’s presence wherever we go.
We can deepen our understanding by exploring other topics in the Bible. Perhaps check out verses about Jesus’ sacrifice or enjoy verses about singing and dancing. Each topic brings its own encouragement and wisdom!