We were all taught in Sunday school as kids to turn the other cheek and to forgive those who had wronged us. Perhaps there is a great deal of Christian theology involved here. But, I’ve always loved the simple elegance and power of the words written by Matthew.
The Bible is full of passages about rocks. Whether it be how God shaped the Earth, or how He uses insparation for our own life as humans, there are many different situations in which we can learn from this great resource. Bible Verses About Stones is a blog that provides answers on the topic of rocks and stones. It talks about how rocks and stones were created, whether they are used for heat, protection or building.
Bible Verses About Rocks And Stones
The Bible is full of verses about stones, including many that use the word “stone” in a metaphorical sense.
The Bible often uses rocks, stones and other natural elements to convey spiritual truths. Stones are mentioned in both the Old Testament and New Testament.
Stones are used for building, for protection and for marking time. The names of God and even Jesus Christ are said to be engraved on the stones.
Stones are also used as symbols for the people of God. The Israelites were set apart from their pagan neighbors by being given a stone tablet with God’s Ten Commandments written on it. Jesus’ apostle Peter compared himself to a rock when he declared his faith in Jesus Christ after witnessing Jesus’ resurrection (Matthew 16:18).
In addition to these spiritual applications, there are also many Biblical references to rocks being thrown at people or to people hitting others with rocks or stones. Some people were stoned because they committed adultery or were guilty of other crimes against God’s law; others were victims of mob violence or political oppression by rulers who didn’t want them around anymore (1 Kings 16:34-36).
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14)
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold From those who walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11)
The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. (Psalm 118:22)
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto death. (Revelation 12:11)
And the Lord said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. (Joshua 3:7)
And he spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. (Luke 13:6)
A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he rejuvenates my soul. He guides me along right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and staff–you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.[b] You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.[c] Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.[
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (Psalm 118:22)
“Jesus answered, ‘I tell you that if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and it will be done.’ And whatever you ask for in prayer, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:21-22)
“For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, or anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” (Luke 8:17)
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
1 Peter 2:4
“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious.”
1 Peter 2:5-8
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, even the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.”
Matthew 21:42-44
“Who say unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read , Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”
Matthew 21:42-44
“Who say unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read , Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”
Bible Verses About Stones
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” —Psalm 118:22 (NIV)
“When the LORD raised up judges, he was with me as my helper.” —Judges 2:18 (NIV)
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” —Jeremiah 3:15 (NIV)
“You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!” —Psalm 119:4-5 (ESV)
“This is what God says: ‘Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me,’ declares the LORD.” —Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NIV)
Bible verses about stones. These are the Bible verses about stones which are listed in this category.
- “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ For he will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no harm shall touch you.” Psalm 91:1-2
- “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19
- “The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Psalm 118:22
- “For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul?” Mark 8:36
- “For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ.” Philippians 3:18-19
These Bible verses about stones are selected from the King James Version of the Bible.
1 Peter 2:5-6 (KJV) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Hebrews 11:32-33 (KJV) And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
2 Corinthians 4:18 (KJV) While we look not at the things which are seen , but at the things which are not seen : for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
“And David took the head of Goliath, and brought it to Jerusalem. And he put his armour in his tent.” (1 Samuel 17:54)
1 Samuel 17:5-54
David and Goliath
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Jeremiah 29:5-9
The Future of Israel
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)
- “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.” Psalm 36:9 (NKJV)
- “I will make for you a covenant on that day with the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the creeping things of the ground; and I will abolish the bow, the sword, and war from the land; and I will make you lie down in safety.” Hosea 2:18 (NKJV)
- “And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:31 (NKJV)
- “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart so that they may know that God alone who has done this is God.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
- “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Psalm 118:22 (NKJV)
- “Then he took his eldest son who was to reign after him and offered him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains on which he used to worship other gods.’ And there came great wrath against Israel
Bible Verses About Rocks
In the Bible, the word stone is used to describe a rock, gemstone or mineral. The word “stone” is also used in reference to a type of object made from stone, such as a grave marker. In the Bible, God uses stones and rocks as symbols for His power, strength and protection.
According to the Bible, Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our lives and faith. He is our foundation and strength in times of trouble.
The Bible also teaches that God has chosen us to be His children before we were even born into this world. He has given each one of us gifts from Him so that we can use them for His glory, honor and praise.
Stones represent the fruit of our labors and efforts for God’s glory when we obey His word, trust Him fully with our lives and serve Him with all we have been given (Matthew 7:20-21).
- “Stones are good for a building, but one rock can be perfect for a corner.” -Ecclesiastes 10:19
- “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” -Psalm 118:22
- “A wise man scales a city’s wall with his eyes; an intelligent man takes its measure with his mind.” –Proverbs 20:15
- “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes.” –Matthew 21:42
- “But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.” –Acts 3:6-7
1 Peter 2:1-2 (NIV)
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.”
Psalm 118:22 (NIV)
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”
“And the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.” (Daniel 2:35)
“Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. God called the light Day and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.” (Genesis 1:3-5)
“For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” (Matthew 6:25-27)
“The Lord does nothing unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7)
“The heavens declare Your glory
“And God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth’ ” (Genesis 1:11).
“Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of sky to separate day from night. And let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years’ ” (Genesis 1:14).
“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone” (Psalm 118:22).
“He made my mouth like a sharpened sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away” (Isaiah 49:2).
“For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, not becoming a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer…” (James 1:23-25).