54 Bible Verses About Sovereign

Bible verses about Sovereign

Understanding God's sovereignty is paramount to grasping the bedrock of our faith. Scripture reveals a God who is not merely powerful, but absolutely in control, orchestrating all things according to His divine will and purpose. Exploring verses about His sovereignty allows us to release our anxieties and find peace in the knowledge that He is working even amidst chaos. It fosters trust, deepens our worship, and empowers us to live lives surrendered to His perfect plan. Delving into these scriptures invites us into a profound encounter with the Almighty, reshaping our perspective and solidifying our hope in the unshakeable foundation of His reign.

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1 Kings 8:42 (KJV)

(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;

God's Sovereignty: Exploring Bible Verses of His Rule

Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

Psalms 68:4KJV

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

Isaiah 32:1KJV

The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

Psalms 93:1KJV

The mountains have skipped as rams, Heights as sons of a flock.

Psalms 114:4YLT

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

Psalms 5:2KJV

For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger in their destruction.

Isaiah 10:25KJV

And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

Numbers 22:38KJV

(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;

1 Kings 8:42KJV

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 20:8KJV

And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

Genesis 20:2KJV

Moreover it shall come to pass, that I shall do unto you, as I thought to do unto them.

Numbers 33:56KJV

How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?

2 Samuel 4:11KJV

The Lord shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria.

Isaiah 7:17KJV

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

1 Kings 2:36KJV

He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;

Psalms 107:33KJV

Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.

Song of Solomon 7:5KJV

Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

Ecclesiastes 8:4KJV

But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

Psalms 9:7KJV

And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

Isaiah 6:4KJV

Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.

Isaiah 41:21KJV

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

Proverbs 30:31KJV

Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?

2 Samuel 19:36KJV

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.

Psalms 56:10KJV

They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.

Psalms 72:5KJV

In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.

1 Kings 7:46KJV

And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:

Genesis 40:21KJV

At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.

Psalms 18:12KJV

Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

Psalms 99:3KJV

Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the Lord, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now.

2 Samuel 19:7KJV

Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?

Job 39:9KJV

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

Proverbs 16:10KJV

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Psalms 46:9KJV

And the other woman said, Nay; but the living is my son, and the dead is thy son. And this said, No; but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. Thus they spake before the king.

1 Kings 3:22KJV

O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

Psalms 16:2KJV

Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.

1 Kings 1:35KJV

Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.

Exodus 33:13KJV

The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.

Psalms 9:16KJV

Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

Isaiah 66:1KJV

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

Ezra 4:22KJV

I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.

Job 41:12KJV

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:26KJV

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

Psalms 150:1KJV

O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:

Psalms 7:1KJV

Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.

2 Samuel 14:15KJV

And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

Nehemiah 2:6KJV

He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.

Psalms 105:29KJV

He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalms 66:7KJV

But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.

Judges 3:19KJV

He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.

Psalms 105:31KJV

Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.

Psalms 105:16KJV

Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.

1 Kings 3:16KJV

Intreat the Lord (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.

Exodus 9:28KJV

In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and fear because of the shaking of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shaketh over it.

Isaiah 19:16KJV

And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the Lord.

Exodus 10:18KJV

The Bible's consistent portrayal of God's sovereignty offers profound comfort and guidance. Verses explored highlight His ultimate authority over all creation, human affairs, and even our individual lives. Understanding this sovereignty isn't meant to foster passivity, but rather deepens our trust and inspires us to live with purpose. Recognizing that God is in control, regardless of circumstances, allows us to surrender our anxieties, find strength in adversity, and rest in His perfect plan. Reflect on these passages, meditating on what it truly means to serve a sovereign God. Consider how acknowledging His reign influences your decisions, shapes your perspectives, and empowers you to live a life of faith, obedience, and unwavering hope, knowing He is working all things for good.