“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” – Psalm 150:6
Bible Verses About Breath
Genesis 2:7 – God brings life
“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
Job 33:4 – Spirit of God
“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4
Psalm 104:29-30 – Renewal of creation
“When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.” – Psalm 104:29-30
Isaiah 42:5 – Creator’s breath
“This is what God the Lord says—the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth and all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people and life to those who walk on it.” – Isaiah 42:5
Ezekiel 37:5 – Dry bones revived
“This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” – Ezekiel 37:5
John 20:22 – Gift of the Holy Spirit
“And with that, he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.'” – John 20:22
Acts 17:25 – God gives life
“And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” – Acts 17:25
Proverbs 18:21 – Life and death in the tongue
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21
Ecclesiastes 12:7 – Return to God
“And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.” – Ecclesiastes 12:7
Luke 12:22-23 – Life is more than breath
“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.'” – Luke 12:22-23
James 4:14 – Life is like a mist
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” – James 4:14
Matthew 6:25 – Value of life
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” – Matthew 6:25
Romans 8:11 – Life through the Spirit
“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” – Romans 8:11
Colossians 1:16-17 – Creation sustained
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:16-17
Hebrews 12:9 – Father of spirits
“Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!” – Hebrews 12:9
1 Corinthians 15:45 – Last Adam as life-giver
“So it is written: ‘The first man Adam became a living being’; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 15:45
Philippians 1:21 – Living for Christ
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21
Job 12:10 – Life in His hand
“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12:10
Isaiah 57:15 – Reviving the spirit
“For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.'” – Isaiah 57:15
Psalm 146:4 – Breath returns to God
“When their spirits depart, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.” – Psalm 146:4
Matthew 28:20 – Christ’s presence
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
Job 27:3 – Spirit is within
“As long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils.” – Job 27:3
Revelation 11:11 – Breathing of new life
“But after the three and a half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them.” – Revelation 11:11
Final Thoughts
As we reflect on these verses about breath, it’s clear that our breath is a gift from God. Each inhale and exhale is a reminder of His life-giving presence in our lives. The Bible teaches us that our breath has purpose, meaning, and power. It is both a physical and spiritual sustenance.
Understanding the importance of breath allows us to appreciate life more deeply. Whether we meditate, pray, or simply breathe in the beauty around us, we can recognize the divine in this simple act. Let us strive to use our breath to praise God and share His love with others.
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