In every believer’s journey, there comes a moment where waiting turns into deliverance, where prayer becomes praise, and where resistance gives way to release. That moment is called a breakthrough. A breakthrough is when God intervenes in a situation that seemed stuck, hopeless, or too heavy to carry. It is when the impossible becomes possible, not by human strength, but by divine power. Scripture is filled with stories and promises that remind us of God’s ability to break through obstacles, open closed doors, and set captives free.
A breakthrough is not always instant. Sometimes it follows a season of intense prayer, fasting, or perseverance. Sometimes it comes after repeated failure or rejection. But at its core, breakthrough is God saying, “I have heard you, and I will act.” Whether it’s freedom from addiction, healing from sickness, reconciliation in a relationship, or clarity in confusion, God promises that He is our deliverer, our strong tower, and the one who makes a way where there seems to be none.
This post will guide you through 35 Bible verses that highlight the character of God as a breaker of chains, a lifter of burdens, and the faithful One who brings breakthrough in His perfect timing.
Bible Verses About Breakthrough
1. Micah 2:13
The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.
2. Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
3. 2 Samuel 5:20
And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters.
4. Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
5. Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
6. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
7. Psalm 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
8. 2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
9. Acts 12:7
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him… and his chains fell off from his hands.
10. Exodus 14:21
And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back… and the waters were divided.
11. Psalm 18:29
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
12. Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
13. Isaiah 45:2
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.
14. Job 42:10
And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
15. Matthew 17:20
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed… nothing shall be impossible unto you.
16. Romans 8:37
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
17. Psalm 44:5
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
18. Joshua 6:20
So the people shouted… and the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city.
19. Luke 1:37
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
20. Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength… they shall mount up with wings as eagles.
21. John 11:43-44
He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth.
22. Mark 10:27
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
23. Psalm 126:5-6
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth… shall doubtless come again with rejoicing.
24. Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
25. Isaiah 61:7
For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.
26. Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
27. James 5:16
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
28. Romans 5:3-4
Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.
29. Psalm 91:14-15
Because he hath set his love upon me… I will deliver him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
30. Joel 2:25
And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.
31. Zechariah 4:6-7
Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord… and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings.
32. Psalm 37:5
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
33. 1 Samuel 17:47
The battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.
34. Ephesians 3:20
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…
35. Revelation 3:8
Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Breakthrough
Breakthrough is one of the most hope-filled concepts in the Bible. It reminds us that God is never late, never absent, and never unaware of our struggles. He sees every wall, every chain, every delay. And more importantly, He holds the power to shift situations in our favor. When we walk by faith and not by sight, we position ourselves to receive divine intervention. Many times, the breakthrough comes not when we want it, but when we are spiritually ready to handle it. These verses teach us to trust, pray, wait, and believe. God doesn’t forget His promises. He’s a God of suddenlies, a God who opens doors, and a God who causes rivers to flow in dry places. Whatever you’re facing today, keep your eyes on the One who breaks through every barrier for His children.
Say This Prayer
Father, I thank You that You are the God of breakthrough. Even when I feel stuck or defeated, You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Help me to trust You in the waiting. Strengthen my heart, increase my faith, and remind me of Your promises when I grow weary. Lord, break every chain, remove every obstacle, and open every door that leads to Your purpose for my life. I know that You can do more than I could ask or imagine. I place my situation in Your hands, and I wait with hope, knowing that my breakthrough is coming. In Jesus’ name, Amen.