“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” – Psalms 150:6
Bible Verses About Breathing
Genesis 2:7 – God breathes life into us
“Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” – Genesis 2:7
Job 33:4 – The breath of God gives life
“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” – Job 33:4
Psalms 104:29-30 – God sustains life through His breath
“When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your Spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground.” – Psalms 104:29-30
Acts 17:25 – God is the giver of life
“Nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” – Acts 17:25
Psalms 146:6 – The Creator of breath and life
“Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever.” – Psalms 146:6
Ecclesiastes 3:19-20 – The fate of all living beings
“For what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity.” – Ecclesiastes 3:19-20
John 20:22 – The Holy Spirit breathes life into believers
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.'” – John 20:22
Proverbs 4:20-22 – The importance of listening to wisdom
“My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.” – Proverbs 4:20-22
Luke 22:44 – Jesus’ agony in prayer breathes life
“And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” – Luke 22:44
Romans 8:26 – The Spirit helps us in our weakness
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” – Romans 8:26
1 Corinthians 15:45 – The last Adam became a living spirit
“Thus it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being’; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 15:45
Revelation 11:11 – The breath of life is restored
“But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet. And great fear fell on those who saw them.” – Revelation 11:11
Psalms 39:4-5 – Life is short
“O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you.” – Psalms 39:4-5
Matthew 6:25 – Do not be anxious about life
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” – Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 42:5 – God the creator gives breath
“Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it.” – Isaiah 42:5
Colossians 1:16-17 – All things hold together in Him
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:16-17
John 6:63 – The Spirit gives life
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” – John 6:63
Philippians 1:20-21 – To live is Christ
“As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:20-21
Genesis 7:22 – Life breathed into every living creature
“Everything on the dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life died.” – Genesis 7:22
James 4:14 – Our life is a mist
“Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” – James 4:14
Revelation 13:15 – Breathing life into false worship
“And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain.” – Revelation 13:15
Psalms 31:14-15 – Trust in the Lord for deliverance
“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!” – Psalms 31:14-15
Luke 23:46 – Jesus’ last breath
“Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last.” – Luke 23:46
Isaiah 57:15 – God dwells with the humble
“For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.'” – Isaiah 57:15
Matthew 11:28 – Rest for the weary
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Job 12:10 – In God is the breath of all living things
“In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12:10
Psalms 118:17 – We will not die but live
“I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” – Psalms 118:17
Jeremiah 10:14 – Man is foolish without knowledge
“Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.” – Jeremiah 10:14
1 Thessalonians 4:16 – The resurrection and resurrection breath
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Final Thoughts
When we think about breathing, it reminds us of God’s gift of life. The many verses share how our breath is connected to our purpose and our relationship with God. From the creation of man to the way God’s spirit brings life, we see that breath is a powerful theme throughout the Bible. As we move through life, each breath is a reminder to praise and seek God, especially in moments of struggle. The importance of our breath tells us to trust in His plans and the life He offers us through Christ.
It’s a good idea to explore more topics in the Bible. Whether it’s about prayer, scripture on singing and dancing, or understanding God’s sacrifice, diving into these can deepen our faith. Check out some great resources, like Bible Verses About Jesus’ Sacrifice or explore prayers for times of stress. There’s so much to learn!
Now, let’s keep participating in this community, sharing insights, and growing in our faith together!