What Does the Bible Say About Hip Hop?

Ephesians 5:19 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,

John 3:16-17 ESV / 17 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Psalm 149:3 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Psalm 150:1 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!

John 3:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Psalm 150:1-6 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! ...

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 8 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

James 4:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Hebrews 11:3 ESV / 7 helpful votes

By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 7 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Romans 10:14 ESV / 7 helpful votes

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?

Romans 1:16 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

John 16:33 ESV / 7 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 14:27 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 3:7 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’

Luke 1:37 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For nothing will be impossible with God.”

Matthew 6:34 ESV / 7 helpful votes

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 7 helpful votes

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Proverbs 3:5 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Psalm 150:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!

Psalm 57:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!

Psalm 23:1 ESV / 7 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 6 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ...

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 5 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ...

Psalm 149:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!

1 Peter 5:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

James 4:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.

2 Timothy 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

Colossians 3:1-25 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. ...

Colossians 3:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Philippians 4:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Ephesians 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

Ephesians 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Romans 10:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Romans 8:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

John 16:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. “I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.

John 14:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And you know the way to where I am going.”

Luke 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

That you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

Matthew 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Isaiah 41:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Who has performed and done this, calling the generations from the beginning? I, the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Proverbs 4:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.

Proverbs 3:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.

Psalm 150:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Psalm 150:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!

Psalm 57:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts— the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Genesis 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

58 Bible Verses about Hip Hop

Ephesians 5:19 ESV / 27 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16-17 ESV / 17 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 149:3 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 150:1 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 23:4 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 4:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 11:3 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Romans 10:14 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 1:16 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 16:33 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Luke 1:37 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:34 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 150:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 149:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 4:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Romans 10:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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John 16:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Luke 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 41:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 150:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 57:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Genesis 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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