Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Music and Singing"
The Bible commands believers to sing praise to God, use instruments in worship, and make melody in their hearts — music has been central to worship from the Psalms to the early church.
The Bible commands believers to sing praise to God, use instruments in worship, and make melody in their hearts — music has been central to worship from the Psalms to the early church.
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." — Ephesians 5:19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Music and Singing?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing."
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
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