“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
What Does the Bible Say About Time?
The Bible addresses time across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
7 verses·5 eras·4 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1· Solomon
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
“a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:8· Solomon
patriarchs
“While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease."”
“Is anything too hard for Yahweh? At the set time I will return to you, when the season comes round, and Sarah will have a son."”
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