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.
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
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.
The mountains have skipped as rams, Heights as sons of a flock.
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger in their destruction.
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.
(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;
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
Moreover it shall come to pass, that I shall do unto you, as I thought to do unto them.
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?
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.
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.
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
But the Lord shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?
In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan.
And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand:
At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
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.
Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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.
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.
O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
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.
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.
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
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?
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
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.
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.
He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
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.
He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him.
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.
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.
And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the Lord.
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.