“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place.” (Psalm 8:3)
The vastness of the skies and the beauty of the natural world reflect the handwork of a loving and all-powerful Creator.
Every sunrise, gentle breeze, and star in the night sky testifies to God’s greatness, offering us a glimpse of His divine artistry.
Nature is a vivid declaration of His glory, constantly reminding us of His presence.
From the flowing rivers to the towering mountains, the natural world reveals truths about God’s character.
It invites us to explore, appreciate, and steward the beauty around us.
As we meditate on Scripture, we see how nature sustains life and serves as a source of spiritual reflection and worship, reminding us of God’s sovereignty and care.
On that note, we’ve compiled 36 bible verses about the connection between God and His creation of nature, illustrating the depth of His wisdom, power, and provision.
Bible Verses About Nature
1. Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
2. Psalm 19:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”
3. Romans 1:20
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
4. Psalm 104:24
“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”
5. Job 12:7-10
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
6. Isaiah 40:26
“Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.”
7. Matthew 6:28-30
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”
8. Psalm 65:9-10
“You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it.”
9. Proverbs 8:27-29
“When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command.”
10. Acts 17:24-25
“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.”
11. Nehemiah 9:6
“You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.”
12. Jeremiah 5:22
“Should you not fear me? declares the Lord. Should you not tremble in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, an everlasting barrier it cannot cross. The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail; they may roar, but they cannot cross it.”
13. Psalm 33:6
“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and their starry host by the breath of his mouth.”
14. Isaiah 55:12
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
15. Revelation 4:11
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
16. Isaiah 40:8
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
17. Jonah 4:6
“Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant.”
18. Psalm 24:1-2
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.”
19. Habakkuk 3:3-4
“His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth. His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden.”
20. Genesis 9:13
“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”
21. Psalm 96:11-12
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”
22. Job 38:8-11
“Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt’?”
23. Matthew 8:27
“The men were amazed and asked, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!’”
24. Psalm 147:8-9
“He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.”
25. Isaiah 11:6-9
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.”
26. Psalm 104:14-15
“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.”
27. Ezekiel 17:24
“All the trees of the forest will know that I the Lord bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.”
28. Hosea 2:21-22
“In that day I will respond, declares the Lord—I will respond to the skies, and they will respond to the earth; and the earth will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil, and they will respond to Jezreel.”
29. Proverbs 3:19-20
“By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.”
30. Psalm 148:7-10
“Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds.”
31. Genesis 2:15
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
32. Leviticus 25:4
“But in the seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the Lord. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards.”
33. Isaiah 35:1-2
“The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.”
34. Romans 8:19-21
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.”
35. Psalm 8:6-8
“You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.”
36. Revelation 21:1
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.”
Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About Nature
Nature is more than a backdrop to our lives; it is a living testimony to God’s greatness, creativity, and care.
The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of creation in revealing His character and purposes.
From the heavens to the earth’s smallest creatures, all of nature proclaims His glory and invites us to worship Him.
God’s Word calls us to be stewards of His creation, recognizing it as a sacred trust.
Caring for the earth is both a responsibility and a privilege, reflecting our gratitude for His provision and sustaining power.
Nature’s cycles, beauty, and diversity teach us lessons about God’s faithfulness, wisdom, and love.
Ultimately, the Bible points to a future where creation will be fully restored.
As we marvel at the natural world today, we are reminded of the hope we have in God’s promise of a new heaven and earth.
Let us honor Him by appreciating, preserving, and celebrating the gift of His creation.