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In studying the Bible expe rts have come up with several fun facts. One area that Christian teens have fun with is looking at the numbers of different aspects of the Bible. From the number of books and chapters to how many words are found in the Bible, here are some fun facts every Christian teen can enjoy: Books: y Books in the Bible: 66 y Books in the Old Testament: 39 y Books in the New Testament: 27 y Shortest book in the Bible: 2 John y Longest book in the Bible: Psalms Chapters: y Chapters in the Bible: 1189 y Chapters in the Old Testa ment: 929 y Chapters in the New Testament: 260 y Middle chapter of t he Bible: Psalm 117 (KJV) y Shortest chapter in the Bible: Psalm 117 y Longest chapter in the Bible: Psalm 119 Verses y Verses in the Bible: 31,173 y Verses in the Old T estament: 23,214 y Verses in the New Testament: 7,959 y Shortest verse in the Bible: John 11:35 y Longest verse in the Bible: Esther 8:9 Words y Words in the Bible: 773,692 y Words in the Old Testament: 592,439 y Words in the New T estament: 181,253 y  Number of times "God" is mentioned: 3,358 y  Number of times "Lord" is mentioned: 7,736 y Longest Word in the Bible: "Mahershalalhashbaz" in Isaiah 8:1 Miscellaneous y The Bible spans 1500 years y The Bible is translated into 1200 languages y  Number of Bibles distributed in the U. S. every day: 170,000 y  Number of promises in the Bible: 1,260 y  Number of commands in the Bible: 6,468 y  Number of questions in the Bible: 3,294 y  Number of writers: 40

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In studying the Bible experts have come up with several fun facts. One area that Christian teens have

fun with is looking at the numbers of different aspects of the Bible. From the number of books and

chapters to how many words are found in the Bible, here are some fun facts every Christian teen can

enjoy:

Books:

y Books in the Bible: 66

y  Books in the Old Testament: 39

y  Books in the New Testament: 27

y  Shortest book in the Bible: 2 John

y  Longest book in the Bible: Psalms

Chapters:

y  Chapters in the Bible: 1189

y  Chapters in the Old Testament: 929

y  Chapters in the New Testament: 260

y  Middle chapter of the Bible: Psalm 117 (KJV) 

y  Shortest chapter in the Bible: Psalm 117y  Longest chapter in the Bible: Psalm 119

Verses

y  Verses in the Bible: 31,173

y  Verses in the Old Testament: 23,214

y  Verses in the New Testament: 7,959

y  Shortest verse in the Bible: John 11:35

y  Longest verse in the Bible: Esther 8:9

Words

y  Words in the Bible: 773,692

y  Words in the Old Testament: 592,439

y  Words in the New Testament: 181,253

y   Number of times "God" is mentioned: 3,358

y   Number of times "Lord" is mentioned: 7,736

y  Longest Word in the Bible: "Mahershalalhashbaz" in Isaiah 8:1

Miscellaneous

y  The Bible spans 1500 years

y  The Bible is translated into 1200 languagesy   Number of Bibles distributed in the U.S. every day: 170,000

y   Number of promises in the Bible: 1,260

y   Number of commands in the Bible: 6,468

y   Number of questions in the Bible: 3,294

y   Number of writers: 40

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Do you want to know more about God? These 20 Bible facts about God will give you insight into the

nature and character of God.

1.  God is eternal.

(Deuteronomy 33:27; Jeremiah 10:10; Psalm 90:2)

2.  God is inf inite.

(1 Kings 8:22-27; Jeremiah 23:24; Psalm 102:25-27; Revelation 22:13)

3.  God is self-suff icient and self-existent.

(Exodus 3:13-14; Psalm 50:10-12; Colossians 1:16)4.  God is omnipresent (present everywhere).

(Psalm 139:7-12)5.  God is omnipotent (all powerful).

(Genesis 18:14; Luke 18:27; Revelation 19:6)6.  God is omniscient (all knowing).

(Psalm 139:2-6; Isaiah 40:13-14)7.  God is unchanging or immutable.

(Psalm 102:25-27; Hebrews 1:10-12; 13:8)

8.  God is sovereign.

(2 Samuel 7:22; Isaiah 46:9-11)

9. 

God is wise.(Proverbs 3:19; Romans 16:26-27; 1 Timothy 1:17)

10. God is holy.

(Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15)

11. God is righteous and just.

(Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 119:137)

12. God is faithf ul.

(Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 89:1-8)

13. God is true and truth.

(Psalm 31:5; John 14:6; John 17:3; Titus 1:1-2)14. God is good.

(Psalm 25:8; Psalm 34:8; Mark 10:18)

15. God is mercif ul.(Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalm 103:8-17; Daniel 9:9; Hebrews 2:17)

16. God is gracious.

(Exodus 34:6; Psalm 103:8; 1 Peter 5:10)17. God is love.

(John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:8)

18. God is spirit.

(John 4:24)

19. God is light.

(James 1:17; 1 John 1:5)

20. God is triune or trinity.

(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

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Studying the names of God is one of the most uplifting Bible adventures a Christian can explore. You

will learn about God's character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you.

This list presents the biblical names of God and Jesus and where they are located in Scripture.With

102 names of God represented, the list, though not exhaustive, is quite extensive.

Are you ready to dive in?

Biblical Names of God  

y  Advocate - 1 John 2:1

y  Almighty - Revelation 1:8

y  Alpha - Revelation 1:8

y  Amen - Revelation 3:14

y  Angel of  the Lord - Genesis 16:7

y  Anointed One - Psalm 2:2

y  Apostle - Hebrews 3:1

y  Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2

y  Beginning - Revelation 21:6

y  Bishop of Souls - 1 Peter 2:25y  Branch - Zechariah 3:8

y  Bread of Life - John 6:35,48

y  Bridegroom -Matthew 9:15

y  Carpenter -Mark 6:3

y  Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4

y  The Christ - Matthew 1:16

y  Comf orter - Jeremiah 8:18

y  Consolation of Israel - Luke 2:25

y  Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20

y  Dayspring - Luke 1:78

y  Day Star - 2 Peter 1:19

y  Deliverer - Romans 11:26y  Desire of Nations - Haggai 2:7

y  Emmanuel -Matthew 1:23

y  End - Revelation 21:6

y  Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6

y  Faithf ul and True Witness - Revelation 3:14

y  First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23

y  Foundation - Isaiah 28:16

y  Fountain - Zechariah 13:1

y  Friend of Sinners -Matthew 11:19

y  Gate f or the Sheep - John 10:7

y  Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15

y  God - John 1:1y  Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1

y  Good Shepherd - John 10:11

y  Governor -Matthew 2:6

y  Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20

y  Guide - Psalm 48:14

y  Head of  the Church - Colossians 1:18y  High Priest - Hebrews 3:1

y  Holy One of Israel - Isaiah 41:14y  Horn of Salvation - Luke 1:69

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y  I Am - Exodus 3:14

y  Jehovah - Psalm 83:18

y  Jesus - Matthew 1:21

y  K ing of Israel - Matthew 27:42

y  K ing of  K ings - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16

y  Lamb of God - John 1:29

y  Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:45

y  Life - John 11:25

y  Light of  the World - John 8:12; John 9:5y  Lion of  the Tribe of  Judah - Revelation 5:5

y  Lord of Lords - 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16y  Master -Matthew 23:8

y  Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5

y  Messiah - John 1:41

y  Mighty God - Isaiah 9:6

y  Morning Star - Revelation 22:16

y  Nazarene -Matthew 2:23

y  Omega - Revelation 1:8

y  Passover Lamb - 1 Corinthians 5:7

y Phys

ician -Matthew 9:12

y  Potentate - 1 Timothy 6:15

y  Priest - Hebrews 4:15

y  Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6

y  Prophet - Acts 3:22

y  Propitiation - I John 2:2

y  Purif ier -Malachi 3:3

y  R abbi - John 1:49

y  R ansom - 1 Timothy 2:6

y  R edeemer - Isaiah 41:14y  R ef iner -Malachi 3:2

y  R ef uge - Isaiah 25:4

y  R esurrection - John 11:25y  R ighteousness - Jeremiah 23:6y  R ock - Deuteronomy 32:4

y  R oot of  David - Revelation 22:16y  R ose of Sharon - Song of Solomon 2:1

y  R uler of God's Creation - Revelation 3:14

y  Sacrif ice - Ephesians 5:2

y  Savior - 2 Samuel 22:47; Luke 1:47

y  Second Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:47

y  Seed of  Abraham - Galatians 3:16

y  Seed of  David - 2 Timothy 2:8

y  Seed of  the Woman - Genesis 3:15

y  Servant - Isaiah 42:1y  Shepherd - 1 Peter 2:25

y  Shiloh - Genesis 49:10

y  Son of  David -Matthew 15:22

y  Son of God - Luke 1:35

y  Son of  Man - Matthew 18:11y  Son of  Mary -Mark 6:3

y  Son of  the Most High - Luke 1:32y  Stone - Isaiah 28:16

y  Sun of  R ighteousness -Malachi 4:2

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y  Teacher -Matthew 26:18

y  Truth - John 14:6

y  Way - John 14:6

y  Wonderf ul Counselor - Isaiah 9:6

y  Word - John 1:1

y  Vine - John 15:1

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Have you always wanted to prepare a biblical feast? Perhaps you'd just like to learn more about the

different foods mentioned in the Bible. This "grocery list" includes spices, fruits, vegetables, grains,

fish, fowl, meats and other foods and drinks of the Bible. Scripture references are provided for each of 

the Bible foods.

Seasonings, Spices and Herbs

y Anise (Matthew 23:23 KJV)

y  Coriander (Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7)

y  Cinnamon (Exodus 30:23; Revelation 18:13)

y  Cumin (Isaiah 28:25; Matthew 23:23)

y  Dill (Matthew 23:23)

y  Garlic (Numbers 11:5)

y  Mint (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42)

y  Mustard (Matthew 13:31)

y  Rue (Luke 11:42)

y  Salt (Ezra 6:9; Job 6:6)

Fruits and Nuts

y  Apples (Song of Solomon 2:5)

y  Almonds (Genesis 43:11; Numbers 17:8)

y  Dates (2 Samuel 6:19; 1 Chronicles 16:3)

y  Figs (Nehemiah 13:15; Jeremiah 24:1-3)

y  Grapes (Leviticus 19:10; Deuteronomy 23:24)

y  Melons (Numbers 11:5; Isaiah 1:8)

y  Olives (Isaiah 17:6; Micah 6:15)

y  Pistachio Nuts (Genesis 43:11)

y  Pomegranates (Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8)y  Raisins (Numbers 6:3; 2 Samuel 6:19)

y  Sycamore Fruit (Psalm 78:47; Amos 7:14)

Vegetables and Legumes

y  Beans (2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)

y  Cucumbers (Numbers 11:5)y  Gourds (2 Kings 4:39)

y  Leeks (Numbers 11:5)

y  Lentils (Genesis 25:34; 2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)

y  Onions (Numbers 11:5)

Grains

y  Barley (Deuteronomy 8:8; Ezekiel 4:9)y  Bread (Genesis 25:34; 2 Samuel 6:19; 16:1; Mark 8:14)

y  Corn (Matthew 12:1; KJV - refers to "grain" such as wheat or barley)y  Flour (2 Samuel 17:28; 1 Kings 17:12)

y  Millet (Ezekiel 4:9)y  S pelt (Ezekiel 4:9)

y  Unleavened Bread (Genesis 19:3; Exodus 12:20)

y  Wheat (Ezra 6:9; Deuteronomy 8:8)

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Fish 

y  Matthew 15:36

y  John 21:11-13

Fowl 

y  Partridge (1 Samuel 26:20; Jeremiah 17:11)y  Pigeon (Genesis 15:9; Leviticus 12:8)

y  Quail (Psalm 105:40)

y  Dove (Leviticus 12:8)

Animal Meats

y  Calf (Proverbs 15:17; Luke 15:23)

y  Goat (Genesis 27:9)

y  Lamb (2 Samuel 12:4)

y  Oxen (1 Kings 19:21)

y  Sheep (Deuteronomy 14:4)

y  Venison (Genesis 27:7 KJV)

Dairy 

y  Butter (Proverbs 30:33)y  Cheese (2 Samuel 17:29; Job 10:10)

y  Curds (Isaiah 7:15)y  Milk (Exodus 33:3; Job 10:10; Judges 5:25)

Miscellaneous

y Eggs (Job 6:6; Luke 11:12)

y  Grape Juice (Numbers 6:3)y  Honey (Exodus 33:3; Deuteronomy 8:8; Judges 14:8-9)

y  Locust (Mark 1:6)y  Olive Oil (Ezra 6:9; Deuteronomy 8:8)

y  Vinegar (Ruth 2:14; John 19:29)y  Wine (Ezra 6:9; John 2:1-10)

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You'll find lions, leopards, and bears (no tigers), along with nearly 100 other animals, insects, and

creatures in the pages of the Bible. I think it's safe to assume that God is an animal lover. Although the

names of Bible animals vary from one translation to another and sometimes these creatures are

difficult to identify, God's Word showcases numerous members of the animal kingdom. The names on

this list are based in the New Living Translation (NLT) with Scripture references provided for each

Bible animal.

y  Addax (Light-colored, large Saharan antelope) -Deuteronomy 14:5

y  Ant - Proverbs 6:6; 30:25y  Antelope - Deuteronomy 14:5; Isaiah 51:20

y  Ape - 1 Kings 10:22y  Bald Locust - Leviticus 11:22

y  Barn Owl - Leviticus 11:18y  Bat - Leviticus 11:19; Isaiah 2:20

y  Bear - 1 Samuel 17:34-37; 2 Kings 2:24; Isaiah 11:7; Daniel 7:5; Revelation 13:2y  Bee - Judges 14:8

y  Behemoth (Could be an animal; Some say it's a mythical sea monster of ancient literature.) -

Job 40:15

y  Buzzard - Isaiah 34:15

y Camel - Genesis 24:10; Leviticus 11:4; Isaiah 30:6; Matthew 3:4; 19:24; 23:24

y  Chameleon - Leviticus 11:30

y  Cobra - Isaiah 11:8

y  Cormorant (large black water bird) - Leviticus 11:17

y  Cow - Isaiah 11:7; Daniel 4:25; Luke 14:5

y  Crane - Isaiah 38:14

y  Crick et - Leviticus 11:22

y  Deer - Deuteronomy 12:15; 14:5

y  Dog - Judges 7:5; 1 Kings 21:23-24; Ecclesiastes 9:4; Matthew 15:26-27; Luke 16:21; 2 Peter 

2:22; Revelation 22:15y  Donk ey - Isaiah 1:3; 30:6 John 12:14

y  Dove - Genesis 8:8; 2 Kings 6:25; Matthew 3:16; 10:16; John 2:16

y  Eagle - Exodus 19:4; Isaiah 40:31; Ezekiel 1:10; Daniel 7:4; Revelation 4:7; 12:14y  Eagle Owl - Leviticus 11:16y  Egyptian Vulture - Leviticus 11:18

y  Falcon - Leviticus 11:14y  Fish - Exodus 7:18; Jonah 1:17; Matthew 14:17; 17:27; Luke 24:42; John 21:9

y  Flea - 1 Samuel 24:14; 26:20

y  Fly - Ecclesiastes 10:1

y  Fox - Judges 15:4; Nehemiah 4:3; Matthew 8:20; Luke 13:32

y  Frog - Exodus 8:2; Revelation 16:13

y  Gazelle - Deuteronomy 12:15; 14:5

y  Gecko - Leviticus 11:30

y  Gnat - Exodus 8:16; Matthew 23:24

y  Goat - 1 Samuel 17:34; Genesis 15:9; 37:31; Daniel 8:5; Leviticus 16:7; Matthew 25:33y  Grasshopper - Leviticus 11:22

y  Great Fish (Whale) - Jonah 1:17

y  Great Owl - Leviticus 11:17

y  Hare - Leviticus 11:6

y  Hawk - Leviticus 11:16; Job 39:26y  Heron - Leviticus 11:19

y  Hoopoe - Leviticus 11:19y  Horse - 1 Kings 4:26; 2 Kings 2:11; Revelation 6:2-8; 19:14

y  Hyena - Isaiah 34:14

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y  Hyrax (Coney or Rock Badger) - Leviticus 11:5

y  K ite - Leviticus 11:14

y  Lamb - Genesis 4:2; 1 Samuel 17:34

y  Leech - Proverbs 30:15

y  Leopard - Isaiah 11:6; Jeremiah 13:23; Daniel 7:6; Revelation 13:2

y  Leviathan - (Could be an earthly creature; Some say it's a mythical sea monster of ancient

literature.) Psalm 74:14; Job 41:1

y  Lion - Judges 14:8; 1 Kings 13:24; Isaiah 30:6; 65:25; Daniel 6:7; Ezekiel 1:10; 1 Peter 5:8;

Revelation 4:7; 13:2y  Lizard - Leviticus 11:30

y  Locust - Exodus 10:4; Leviticus 11:22; Joel 1:4; Matthew 3:4; Revelation 9:3y  Maggot - Job 7:5; 17:14; 21:26; Isaiah 14:11; Mark 9:48

y  Mole R at - Leviticus 11:29

y  Monitor Lizard - Leviticus 11:30

y  Moth -Matthew 6:19; Isaiah 50:9; 51:8

y  Mountain Sheep - Deuteronomy 14:5

y  Mourning Dove - Isaiah 38:14

y  Mule - 2 Samuel 18:9; 1 Kings 1:38

y  Ostrich - Lamentations 4:3

y Owl - Leviticus 11:17; Isaiah 34:15; Psalm 102:6

y  Ox - 1 Samuel 11:7; 2 Samuel 6:6; 1 Kings 19:20-21; Job 40:15; Isaiah 1:3; Ezekiel 1:10

y  Partridge - 1 Samuel 26:20

y  Peacock - 1 Kings 10:22

y  Pig - Leviticus 11:7; Deuteronomy 14:8; Proverbs 11:22; Isaiah 65:4; 66:3, 17; Matthew 7:6;

8:31; 2 Peter 2:22

y  Pigeon - Genesis 15:9; Luke 2:24

y  Quail - Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31

y  R am - Genesis 15:9; Exodus 25:5

y  R at - Leviticus 11:29y  R aven - Genesis 8:7; Leviticus 11:15; 1 Kings 17:4

y  R odent - Isaiah 2:20

y  R oe Deer - Deuteronomy 14:5y  R ooster -Matthew 26:34y  Scorpion - 1 Kings 12:11, 14; Luke 10:19; Revelation 9:3, 5, 10

y  Seagull - Leviticus 11:16y  Serpent - Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9

y  Sheep - Exodus 12:5; 1 Samuel 17:34; Matthew 25:33; Luke 15:4; John 10:7

y  Short-eared Owl - Leviticus 11:16

y  Snail - Psalm 58:8

y  Snak e - Exodus 4:3; Numbers 21:9; Proverbs 23:32; Isaiah 11:8; 30:6; 59:5

y  Sparrow -Matthew 10:31

y  Spider - Isaiah 59:5

y  Stork - Leviticus 11:19

y  Swallow - Isaiah 38:14y  Turtledove - Genesis 15:9; Luke 2:24

y  Viper - Isaiah 30:6; Proverbs 23:32

y  Vulture (Griffon, Bearded, and Black) - Leviticus 11:13

y  Wild Goat - Deuteronomy 14:5

y  Wild Ox - Numbers 23:22y  Wolf - Isaiah 11:6; Matthew 7:15

y  Worm - Isaiah 66:24; Jonah 4:7

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 by Robert Gunn

was written by about 40 men over a period of  about 1600 years dating 

from 1500 BC to about 100 years after Christ. These men wrote this Scripture as they 

were given inspiration by God. (2 Timothy 3:16)

The f irst translation of  the English Bible was initiated by John Wycliffe and 

completed by John Purvey in 1388.  

has since been translated in part or in whole into over 1200 languages

and dialects. 

was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton in 1228. The Old 

Testament was divided into verses by R . Nathan in 1488 and the New Testament by 

R obert Stephanus in 1551. 

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The entire Bible divided into chapters and verses f irst appeared in the Geneva Bible 

of 1560. 

Today  is the largest seller of  all books published. 

Click on the links to read the KJV Bible, and hear Alexander Scourby via R ealAudio!

Books of  the Bible  . . . .  66 

The Old Testament  . . . .  39 

The New Testament  . . . .  27 

Middle Book of Old Testament  . . . .  Proverbs 

Middle Book of New Testament  . . . .  2 Thessalonians  

Longest Book of Old Testament  . . . .  Psalms  

Longest Book of New Testament  . . . .  Luk e  

Entire Bible  . . . .  1189 chapters 

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Old Testament  . . . .  929 chapters 

New Testament  . . . .  260 chapters 

Middle chapter of Old Testament  . . . .  Job 29 

Middle chapter of New Testament  . . . .  R omans 13  

Middle & shortest chapter of  The Bible  . . . .  Psalm 117  

Longest chapter in The Bible  . . . .  Psalm 119  

Chapters that are alik e  . . . .  2 K ings 19 & Isaiah 37 

Between chapters 6 & 7 of  Ezra, both Conf ucius and Buddha died (516 -458 B.C.) 

Ascension  . . . .  Acts 1  

Backsliders  . . . .  Hosea 14  

Beatitudes  . . . .  Matthew 5,6,7 

Bread of Life  . . . .  John 6  

Brotherhood  . . . .  R omans 14 

Builders  . . . .  Nehemiah 4  

Burden-Bearers  . . . .  Galatians 6  

Call, Universal  . . . .  Isaiah 55  

Chastening  . . . .  2 Corinthians 4  

Comf ort  . . . .  Psalm 23  

Confession  . . . .  Psalm 51  

Consecration  . . . .  Philippians 3  

Constancy  . . . .  R uth 1  

Contrast  . . . .  Deuteronomy 28  

Converts  . . . .  Psalm 32  

Deliverance  . . . .  Acts 12  

Divinity  . . . .  John 1  

Duty  . . . .  R omans 12  

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Faith  . . . .  Hebrews 11  

Flood  . . . .  Genesis 7  

Friendship  . . . .  1 Samuel 20 

Fruit  . . . .  John 15  

Gifts  . . . .  1 Corinthians 12  

Giving  . . . .  2 Corinthians 9  

Gideon's Band  . . . .  Judges 7  

Good Shepherd  . . . .  John 10  

Heaven  . . . .  John 14, R evelation 7, 22 

Holy Spirit  . . . .  John 14, 15 

Humility  . . . .  John 13  

Instruction  . . . .  Proverbs 1  

Intercession  . . . .  John 17 

Joy  . . . .  Isaiah 12  

Jubilee  . . . .  Leviticus 25  

Judgement  . . . .  Matthew 25  

Law  . . . .  Exodus 20  

Life, Frailty of   . . . .  Psalm 90  

Love  . . . .  1 Corinthians 13  

Messiah  . . . .  Isaiah 53 

Ministers  . . . .  1 Corinthians 4  

Missions  . . . .  Psalm 72, R omans 10 

New Covenant  . . . .  Hebrews 8  

Old Age  . . . .  Ecclesiastes 12  

Omniscience  . . . .  Psalm 139  

Overcomers  . . . .  R evelation 2, 3 

Passover  . . . .  Exodus 12 

Praise  . . . .  Psalms 103 & 145 

Prayer  . . . .  Daniel 6, Luk e 11, 18 

Prosperity of  the Wick ed  . . . .  Psalm 73  

Prosperity of  the R ighteous  . . . .  Deuteronomy 8, 28 

Providence  . . . .  Psalm 121  

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R ef uge  . . . .  Numbers 35  

R egeneration  . . . .  John 3  

R est  . . . .  Hebrews 4 

R esurrection  . . . .  1 Corinthians 15  

R evival  . . . .  2 Chronicles 30, Luk e 3 

Safety  . . . .  Psalm 91  

Service  . . . .  Luk e 10  

Shepherd  . . . .  John 10  

Soldier's  . . . .  Ephesians 6  

Teacher's  . . . .  1 Corinthians 2  

Temperance  . . . .  Proverbs 23  

Tithing  . . . .  Malachi 3  

Tongue  . . . .  James 3 

Transf iguration  . . . .  Matthew 17  

Unity  . . . .  Ephesians 4  

Vanity  . . . .  Ecclesiastes 4  

Watchman's  . . . .  Ezek iel 33  

Water of Life  . . . .  John 4  

Wisdom  . . . .  Proverbs 3  

Woman's  . . . .  Proverbs 31 

Word of God  . . . .  Deuteronomy 6  

Worship  . . . .  Psalm 84  

Entire Bible  . . . .  31,173 verses 

Old Testament  . . . .  23,214 verses 

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New Testament  . . . .  7,959 verses 

Middle verse of  The Bible  . . . .  Psalm 118:8 

Middle verse of Old Testament   . . . .  2 Chronicles 20:17 

Middle verse of New Testament  . . . .  Acts 17:17 

Shortest verse in The Bible  . . . .  John 11:35 

Longest verse in The Bible  . . . .  Esther 8:9 

Verses that are alik e  . . . .  Psalm 107:8, 15, 21 & 31  

Verse containing all the letters

of  the alphabet except 'J'  . . . .  Ezra 7:21 

Verse containing all the letters

of  the alphabet except 'Q'  . . . .  Daniel 4:37 

In the whole Bible  . . . .  c. 773,692 words 

In the Old Testament  . . . .  c. 592,439 words 

In the New Testament  . . . .  c. 181,253 words 

The longest word in the Bible is "Mahershalalhashbaz"

(18 letters)whi

ch i

s f ound i

n Isai

ah 8:1. 

Several of  the words occurring only once in the Bible: 

Eternity  . . . .  Isaiah 57:15 

R everend  . . . .  Psalm 111:9 

Grandmother  . . . .  2 Timothy 1:5 

Gnat  . . . .  Matthew 23:24 

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Man who lived to be 969 years old  . . . .  Genesis 5:27 

Sons of God married the  

daughters of men  . . . .  Genesis 6:2 

Man who used a stone f or a pillow  . . . .  Genesis 28:11 

Baby had a scarlet thread tied 

around its hand bef ore birth  . . . .  Genesis 38:28-29 

Battle won because manstretched 

out his hand  . . . .  Exodus17:11 

Man who was spok en to by an ass  . . . .  Numbers 22:28-29 

Giant who had a bed 13ft. 6 in.  

long by 6ft. wide  . . . .  Deuteronomy 3:11 

The women who had to shave their 

heads bef ore marriage  . . . . 

Deuteronomy 

21:11-13 

Women f orbidden to wear 

men's clothing  . . . .  Deuteronomy 22:5 

Sun and moon stood still 

f or a whole day  . . . .  Joshua 10:13 

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A woman k illed a man by driving  

a nail through his head  . . . .  Judges 4:17-21 

Men lapped water lik e dogs  . . . .  Judges 7:5 

An army with seven hundred 

left-handed men  . . . .  Judges 20:16 

Man whose hair weighed about 

6.5lbs. at his annual haircut  . . . .  2 Samuel 14:26 

Where a ferry boat was used  . . . .  2 Samuel 19:18 

Man who had twelve f ingers

and twelve toes  . . . .  2 Samuel 21:20 

Man who had seven hundred wives

and three hundred concubines  . . . .  1 K ings 11:1-3 

The soak ing wet sacrif ice that 

burnt supernaturally  . . . .  1 K ings 18:17-40 

Man who outran a chariot  . . . .  1 K ings 18:41-46 

The axe head that floated 

in the river  . . . .  2 K ings 6:1-6 

Woman who boiled 

and ate her son  . . . .  2 K ings 6:29 

Man k illed in his chariot  . . . .  2 K ings 9:24 

Woman whose body was

eaten by dogs  . . . .  2 K ings 9:30-36 

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Father who had eighty-eight 

children  . . . . 

2 Chronicles

11:21 

The sun travelled back wards  . . . .  Isaiah 38:8 

Man who walk ed nak ed 

f or three years  . . . .  Isaiah 20:2-3 

Army of 185,000 destroyed  

in one night  . . . .  Isaiah 37:36 

Man whose life was increased by 

f ifteen years because he prayed  . . . .  Isaiah 38:1-5 

The Bible that was cut 

with a penk nife  . . . .  Jeremiah 36:20-23 

Valley f ull of  dry bones

prophesied to be resurrected  . . . .  Ezek iel 37:1-14 

A Harlot an ancestor of  Christ  . . . .  Matthew 1:5 

Man ate locusts f or f ood  . . . .  Matthew 3:4