With constant conflicts at work, at home, and even within ourselves, life can sometimes feel like a battlefield where we wake up everybody to face our battles and fight them.
The Bible has a lot of comforting and encouraging messages about God fighting our wars for us. Although most of the verses recount physical wars that happened during Biblical times, their lessons are very much relevant in the context of spiritual wars that we fight every day.
Whatever spiritual or physical war you are fighting today, here are 44 powerful Bible verses about war to empower you. Remember, the best weapon you can have is strong faith in God which is mightier than any sword or any other physical weapon in the world.
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List of Bible verses about war
2 Samuel 22:35
“He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.”
Deuteronomy 20:4
“The Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
2 Chronicles 20:15
“For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
1 Samuel 17:47
“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”
Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
2 Corinthians 10:3
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.”
2 Corinthians 10:4
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
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Deuteronomy 3:22
“Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.”
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Romans 8:37
“In all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Psalm 118:6
“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
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Psalm 144:1
“Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.”
Isaiah 12:2
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Psalm 118:14
“The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Ephesians 6:13
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Psalm 46:9
“He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.”
Deuteronomy 20:4
“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Psalm 29:11
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
Exodus 15:3
“The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.”
Psalm 138:7
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand, you save me.”
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2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Psalm 32:7
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
Ephesians 6:13
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Psalm 138:8
“The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.”
Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
Psalm 9:9
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
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Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Psalm 18:39
“You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.”
1 Peter 5:8
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
Psalm 60:12
“With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.”
Proverbs 20:18
“Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.”
Romans 12:17
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”
Jeremiah 1:19
“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.