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    Bible Verses About Soul (KJV)

    The most relevant King James Version passages from the Soul Greek & Hebrew word study.

    1. Genesis 2:7

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    “The LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground... and man became a living soul.”

    2. Psalm 23:3

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    “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness.”

    3. Mark 8:36

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    “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

    4. Matthew 22:37

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    “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”

    FAQ on Soul

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    What is the soul in the Bible?

    The living self — the whole person as a living, breathing being (Genesis 2:7), not merely an immaterial part.

    What is the difference between soul and spirit?

    Scripture sometimes distinguishes them (1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12) but often uses them interchangeably for the inner person.

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