What Does the Bible Say About Living In The Shadow Of Death?

Matthew 4:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes

The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.”

Isaiah 9:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.

Luke 1:79 ESV / 6 helpful votes

To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 6 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.

Luke 2:32 ESV / 5 helpful votes

A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

Job 3:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Let gloom and deep darkness claim it. Let clouds dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.

Isaiah 9:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.

Matthew 4:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Isaiah 9:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

Job 10:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

The land of gloom like thick darkness, like deep shadow without any order, where light is as thick darkness.”

Job 10:21 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Before I go—and I shall not return— to the land of darkness and deep shadow,

John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 1:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Luke 1:80 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

Luke 1:78 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high

Matthew 5:1-48 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ...

Matthew 4:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Jeremiah 2:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

They did not say, ‘Where is the Lord who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us in the wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that none passes through, where no man dwells?’

Isaiah 15:1-9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

An oracle concerning Moab. Because Ar of Moab is laid waste in a night, Moab is undone; because Kir of Moab is laid waste in a night, Moab is undone. He has gone up to the temple, and to Dibon, to the high places to weep; over Nebo and over Medeba Moab wails. On every head is baldness; every beard is shorn; in the streets they wear sackcloth; on the housetops and in the squares everyone wails and melts in tears. Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voice is heard as far as Jahaz; therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembles. My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar, to Eglath-shelishiyah. For at the ascent of Luhith they go up weeping; on the road to Horonaim they raise a cry of destruction; ...

Psalm 107:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons,

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 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. ...

Job 34:22 ESV / 2 helpful votes

There is no gloom or deep darkness where evildoers may hide themselves.

Job 16:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

My face is red with weeping, and on my eyelids is deep darkness,

23 Bible Verses about Living In The Shadow Of Death

Matthew 4:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Luke 1:79 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Luke 2:32 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Job 3:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 4:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Job 10:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Job 10:21 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 1:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 1:80 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 1:78 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:1-48 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 4:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jeremiah 2:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 15:1-9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 107:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 34:22 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 16:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

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23 Bible Verses about Living In The Shadow Of Death

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Matthew 4:16 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Luke 1:79 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Psalm 23:4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Luke 2:32 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Job 3:5 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:1-2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Matthew 4:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:1 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Job 10:22 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Job 10:21 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 1:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 1:80 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 1:78 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:1-48 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 4:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jeremiah 2:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 15:1-9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 107:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 34:22 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 16:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes