Sunrise in Scripture is more than just the beginning of a new day. It is a powerful symbol of God’s faithfulness, the renewal of His mercies, and the hope we have in Him. Each morning the sun rises without fail, declaring to all creation that the darkness has passed and the light has come. Just as physical darkness gives way to the dawn, so does spiritual darkness give way to the light of Christ.
The Bible often uses sunrise imagery to depict deliverance, guidance, and restoration. It reminds us that God is never late. He arrives with healing in His wings, just as the first light of dawn breaks through the longest night. Sunrise also points us toward the promise of new beginnings, second chances, and the certainty that God is actively working even when we can’t yet see it.
For the believer, watching the sun rise can be a sacred moment to pause and remember the God who makes all things new. It is an invitation to lift our eyes to heaven, to surrender our burdens, and to step into each day with faith and purpose. Let these verses speak to you about the beauty and power of sunrise through the lens of Scripture.
Bible Verses About Sunrise
1. Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
2. Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.
3. Psalm 5:3
In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly.
4. Malachi 4:2
But for you who revere My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays.
5. Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
6. Psalm 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You.
7. 2 Samuel 23:4
He is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain.
8. Job 38:12
Have you ever given orders to the morning, or shown the dawn its place?
9. Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
10. Psalm 30:5
Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
11. Hosea 6:3
As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains.
12. Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
13. Luke 1:78-79
Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness.
14. Genesis 1:5
God called the light “day,” and the darkness He called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
15. Ecclesiastes 11:7
Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
16. Psalm 19:4-5
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber.
17. Exodus 14:27
Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea went back to its place.
18. Isaiah 58:8
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear.
19. Psalm 46:5
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
20. Numbers 28:4
Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight.
21. Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.
22. Genesis 19:27
Early the next morning Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the Lord.
23. Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength, in the morning I will sing of Your love.
24. Isaiah 50:4
He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
25. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you.”
26. Psalm 119:147
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in Your word.
27. Genesis 32:31
The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip.
28. Psalm 136:7-8
Who made the great lights—His love endures forever. The sun to govern the day—His love endures forever.
29. Jonah 4:7
But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the plant so that it withered.
30. Psalm 57:8
Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
31. Isaiah 45:6
So that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides Me.
32. Job 11:17
Life will be brighter than noonday, and darkness will become like morning.
33. Exodus 24:4
Moses got up early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain.
34. Psalm 108:2-3
Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise You, Lord, among the nations.
35. Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Sunrise
The Bible paints sunrise as a divine reminder that God is present, active, and always faithful. Each new day brings with it the opportunity for redemption, restoration, and hope. Sunrise tells the story of victory over darkness and the surety of God’s promises. From the prophets to the psalmists, sunrise is a symbol of clarity, renewal, and divine presence.
In your own life, you may face seasons that feel like night. But every morning is proof that darkness never has the final word. God’s mercies are new every day, and the same God who paints the sky with light is the one who carries you through the shadows. Let sunrise be your cue to pause, reflect, and enter your day with gratitude and trust.
Say This Prayer
Father, thank You for the gift of sunrise. As each day begins, help me remember that You are the light in every dark place. Let the morning sun remind me of Your faithfulness, Your mercy, and Your promise to guide me. Teach me to trust You with every new day. Fill me with peace, purpose, and joy as I walk in the light of Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evang. Anabelle Thompson is the founder of Believers Refuge, a Scripture-based resource that helps Christians to find biblical guidance for life’s challenges.
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