Art reflects creation, and painting can be a way to express God’s beauty. These Bible verses inspire creativity and the idea of God as the ultimate artist.
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Bible Verses About Painting
Exodus 31:1-5 – God filled Bezalel with his Spirit to create beautiful works of art
“Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” – Exodus 31:1-5
Psalm 45:1 – Our tongues are like pens, and God inspires beautiful words
“My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.” – Psalm 45:1
Proverbs 25:11 – A well-articulated word is like apples of gold in a setting of silver
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” – Proverbs 25:11
Ecclesiastes 3:11 – God makes everything beautiful in its own time
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Isaiah 35:2 – Joy and gladness will overtake us, and sorrow will flee away
“It will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God.” – Isaiah 35:2
Isaiah 60:13 – The glory of God’s sanctuary shall adorn us
“The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the fir and the cypress together, to adorn my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place for my feet.” – Isaiah 60:13
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine through your art, so that God may be glorified
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Matthew 6:28-29 – Consider the beauty of the lilies, and trust in God’s provision
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” – Matthew 6:28-29
John 1:9 – Through Jesus, the light of the world, we find true light and inspiration
“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:9
John 14:27 – The peace of Christ surpasses all understanding, a valuable source of inspiration
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Romans 1:20 – God’s invisible qualities are clearly seen through his creation
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” – Romans 1:20
Romans 12:6 – Use your artistic gifts to serve others and bring glory to God
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith.” – Romans 12:6
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whether creating or appreciating art, do it all for God’s glory
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
2 Corinthians 4:6 – God’s light shines in our hearts and through our artwork
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 4:6
Philippians 4:8 – Fill your mind with beautiful thoughts and creations
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Colossians 3:17 – Do everything in the name of Jesus, including your artistic pursuits
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:23 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23
1 Timothy 4:14 – Fan your gift into flame and use it to bless others
“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” – 1 Timothy 4:14
James 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from above, including artistic talents
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
James 3:18 – Those who sow peace will reap a harvest of righteousness
“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” – James 3:18
1 Peter 4:10 – Use your artistic talents to serve others as good stewards of God’s grace
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
Genesis 1:31 – God saw all that he had made, and it was very good
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.” – Genesis 1:31
Exodus 20:4 – Do not make idols or worship anything created by man’s hands
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” – Exodus 20:4
1 Chronicles 15:16 – Music and artistic expression played a significant role in worship
“David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their fellow Levites as musicians to make a joyful sound with musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals.” – 1 Chronicles 15:16
Psalm 27:4 – Seek to dwell in the house of the Lord and gaze upon his beauty
“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” – Psalm 27:4
Psalm 96:9 – Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness
“Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.” – Psalm 96:9
Ecclesiastes 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10
Isaiah 40:8 – The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of God endures forever
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8
Isaiah 64:8 – We are the clay, and God is the potter who shapes us
“Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” – Isaiah 64:8
Matthew 2:11 – The Magi presented gifts to the newborn King Jesus
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” – Matthew 2:11
Matthew 22:37 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’” – Matthew 22:37
John 13:34 – Love one another as Jesus has loved us
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Romans 12:2 – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 5:17 – We are new creations in Christ, with renewed purpose
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Ephesians 2:10 – We are God’s workmanship, created to do good works
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Colossians 1:16 – All things were created through Christ and for Christ
“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.” – Colossians 1:16
Philippians 2:3-4 – Consider others as more important than yourself
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:3-4
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage and build one another up with your artistic gifts
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Peter 2:9 – We are a chosen people, called to proclaim God’s excellencies
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19