The land of Israel and the ongoing conflict with Palestine have deep historical and religious significance. In this article, we will delve into the Scriptures to uncover the promises, historical context, and future prospects for peace and reconciliation in this region.
Join us as we explore these biblical passages that shed light on the relationship between Israel and Palestine.
Bible Verses On Israel And Palestine
1. Genesis 12:7
“The Lord appeared to Abram and said, ‘To your offspring I will give this land.'”
2. Genesis 15:18
“On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, ‘To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.'”
3. Deuteronomy 1:8
“See, I have set the land before you. Go in and take possession of the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to them and their offspring after them.”
4. Joshua 1:6
“Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.”
5. Psalm 105:11
“Saying, ‘To you I will give the land of Canaan as your portion for an inheritance.'”
6. Ezekiel 36:28
“You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.”
7. Jeremiah 32:41
“I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.”
8. Isaiah 62:4
“You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.”
9. Zechariah 8:8
“And I will bring them to dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. And they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in faithfulness and in righteousness.”
10. Amos 9:15
“I will plant them on their land, and they shall never again be uprooted out of the land that I have given them.”
Israel and Palestine in the Bible:
11. Genesis 17:8
“And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.”
12. Numbers 34:2
“Command the people of Israel, and say to them, When you enter the land of Canaan (this is the land that shall fall to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan as defined by its borders).”
13. Joshua 21:43-45
“Thus the Lord gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. Not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the Lord had given all their enemies into their hands. Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.”
14. 2 Chronicles 6:6
“But I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.”
15. Nehemiah 9:8
“You found his heart faithful before you, and made with him the covenant to give to his offspring the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Perizzite, the Jebusite, and the Girgashite. And you have kept your promise, for you are righteous.”
16. Psalm 122:6
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! ‘May they be secure who love you!'”
17. Isaiah 62:1
“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch.”
18. Joel 3:2
“I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. And I will enter into judgment with them there, on behalf of my people and my heritage Israel, because they have scattered them among the nations and have divided up my land.”
19. Zechariah 2:12
“And the Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.”
20. Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
God’s Covenant with Israel:
21. Genesis 17:7
“And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.”
22. Exodus 6:7
“I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.”
23. Leviticus 26:12
“And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people.”
24. Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
25. 2 Samuel 7:10
“And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more. And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly.”
26. Jeremiah 31:33
“But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
27. Ezekiel 37:26
“I will make a covenant of peace with them. It shall be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will set them in their land and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in their midst forevermore.”
28. Romans 11:29
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”
29. Hebrews 8:10
“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
30. Revelation 21:3
“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.'”
Bible Verses on Israel and Palestine’s Future
31. Isaiah 2:4
“He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.”
32. Isaiah 9:6
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
33. Isaiah 11:6
“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.”
34. Isaiah 32:17
“And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.”
35. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
36. Romans 12:18
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
37. Ephesians 2:14
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.”
38. Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
39. James 3:18
“And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
40. 1 Peter 3:11
“Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”
Jerusalem in the Bible:
41. Psalm 122:6
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! ‘May they be secure who love you!'”
42. Psalm 137:5
“If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!”
43. Isaiah 52:9
“Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem.”
44. Isaiah 62:6
“On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the Lord in remembrance, take no rest.”
45. Zechariah 8:3
“Thus says the Lord: I have returned to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain.”
46. Matthew 23:37
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!”
47. Luke 19:41
“And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it.”
48. Revelation 21:2
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”
49. Revelation 21:22
“And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb.”
50. Revelation 22:19
“And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.”
Bible Verses on Unity and Restoration in Israel and Palestine
51. Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
52. Isaiah 52:9
“Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem.”
53. Isaiah 57:19
“Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
54. Jeremiah 29:7
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”
55. Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
56. Romans 14:19
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
57. Ephesians 4:3
“Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
58. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
59. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
60. 1 Peter 5:10
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible provides a wealth of verses that shed light on the relationship between Israel and Palestine. From the promises made to Abraham and his descendants to the call for peace and unity, these passages offer guidance and hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
It is our hope that by exploring these verses, we can foster understanding, empathy, and a commitment to pursuing peace in this troubled region.
