“He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”
What Does the Bible Say About Words?
The Bible addresses words across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
9 verses·4 eras·6 promises
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
“"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.”
“Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
— John 6:68· Peter
Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
“and he will judge between many peoples, and will decide concerning strong nations afar off. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war any more.”
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10· God
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”
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