Here you will find all Bible passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Better’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to really find all the verses and occurrences.
The term ‘Better’ comes from 124 times in the Bible. In the following you will find all relevant Bible passages divided according to the corresponding book. Here are the Bible verses about ‘Better’:
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Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Amos
Go over to Kalne and see it, and then come from there to the great Hamath; descend also to Gath in Philistine land! Are you better than these kingdoms, or is their territory larger than your territory?
Amos 6:2
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Amos: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Acts
That we enjoy much peace through you and that better conditions have been created for this people through your care, we acknowledge at all times, most noble Felix, with all gratitude.
Acts 24:3
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Acts: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Daniel
And after ten days it was seen that they looked better and were fatter in body than all the young men who ate of the king’s fine food.
Daniel 1:15
He found them ten times better in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which he asked them than all the scribes and diviners that he had in all his kingdom.
Daniel 1:20
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Daniel: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Esther
If it pleases the king, let a royal decree emanate from him, and be recorded under the laws of the Persians and Medes, lest it be temporary: that Vasti should no longer appear before king Ahasuerus, and that the king her give royal dignity to someone better than her.
Esther 1:19
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Esther: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Exodus / 2. Mose
Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us to serve the Egyptians?’ After all, it would be better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!
Exodus / 2. Mose 14:12
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Exodus / 2. Mose: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Genesis / 1. Mose
Laban answered, It is better I give them to you than to another man; stay with me!
Genesis / 1. Mose 29:19
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Genesis / 1. Mose: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Hebrews
But we are persuaded, brethren, that your condition is better and nearer to salvation, though we speak thus.
Hebrews 6:9
(for the law made nothing perfect), but at the same time introducing a better hope by which we can draw near to God.
Hebrews 7:19
so much more did Jesus become the guarantor of a better covenant.
Hebrews 7:22
But now he has attained a service all the greater, since he is also the mediator of a better covenant, based on better promises.
Hebrews 8:6
So it is necessary that the images of things in heaven should be cleansed by such things, but the things in heaven themselves by sacrifices better than these.
Hebrews 9:23
For you showed sympathy to the captives and accepted the spoils of your goods with joy, knowing that you have a better and lasting possession for yourselves.
Hebrews 10:34
but now they seek a better one, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he has prepared a city for them.
Hebrews 11:16
women received their dead through resurrection; but others allowed themselves to be tortured and did not accept deliverance in order to obtain a better resurrection.
Hebrews 11:35
because God provided something better for us, that without us they would not be made perfect.
Hebrews 11:40
and to Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, and to the sprinkling blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.
Hebrews 12:24
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Hebrews: 10
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Job
Coral and crystal are nothing compared to them, and wisdom is better than pearls.
Job 28:18
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Job: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Hohelied
He kisses me with his mouth’s kisses! Because your caresses are better than wine.
Hohelied 1:2
How beautiful are your caresses, my sister, my bride; how much better are your caresses than wine, and the fragrance of your ointments than all sweet odors!
Hohelied 4:10
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Hohelied: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Hosea
(H2-9) Then when she pursues her lovers and never catches up with them, when she seeks them but does not find them, she will then say: I will go back to my first husband, for then I had it better than now!
Hosea 2:9
Israel is a creeping vine that bears fruit. The more fruit he brought, the more altars they built; the better their country was, the more beautiful idols they made.
Hosea 10:1
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Hosea: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 1. Kings
and that the LORD will cause his blood to come on his own head, because he slew two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing: Abner, the son of Ner, the general of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jeter, the general of Judah.
1. Kings 2:32
But he went into the wilderness a day’s journey, and came and sat under a broom bush, and begged for death, saying, It is enough! So take now, O LORD, my soul; for I am no better than my fathers!
1. Kings 19:4
And Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, Give me your vineyard, and I will make it a vegetable garden, because it is near my house, and I will give you a better vineyard in its place; or, if you like it, I will give you money for it, as much as it is worth.
1. Kings 21:2
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 1. Kings: 3
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 1. Corinthians
But if they cannot abstain, they shall marry; for marrying is better than embers.
1. Corinthians 7:9
If you have been called as a slave, do not worry about that. But if you can become free, it is better to use it.
1. Corinthians 7:21
But he who gives them in marriage also does well; but if you don’t give it, you do better.
1. Corinthians 7:38
But I cannot praise this, as I am decreing, that your meetings are not getting better, but rather worse.
1. Corinthians 11:17
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 1. Corinthians: 4
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 1. Peter
For it is better, if it is the will of God, that you suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
1. Peter 3:17
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 1. Peter: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 1. Samuel
And Elkanah her husband said to her, Hannah, why are you weeping? And why aren’t you eating? Why is your heart so sad? Am I not better to you than ten sons?
1. Samuel 1:8
And Samuel said, Is the LORD pleased in sacrifices and burnt offerings, as well as in obedience to the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and paying attention than the fat of rams!
1. Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said to him, Today the LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you and given it to your neighbor, who is better than you.
1. Samuel 15:28
Our Lord tell your servants who stand before you to seek a man who can play the harp well, so that when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, he may play with his hand, so that you will be better off will.
1. Samuel 16:16
And David said to his heart, I shall one day fall into the hands of Saul! Nothing is better for me than escaping in the land of the Philistines, so Saul will desist from looking for me henceforth in all the landmarks of Israel, and so I will escape from his hand.
1. Samuel 27:1
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 1. Samuel: 5
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 1. Timothy
But those who have believing masters should not despise them because they are brothers, but serve them all the more because they are believers and loved ones and receive better treatment from them. So shall you teach and admonish!
1. Timothy 6:2
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 1. Timothy: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 2. Chronicle
but in the way of the kings of Israel, and you lead Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to idolatry, even as the house of Ahab brought in idolatry, and you killed your brothers of your father’s house, who were better than you;
2. Chronicle 21:13
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 2. Chronicle: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 2. Kings
Are not the rivers Abama and Pharphar in Damascus better than all the waters in Israel? Can’t I wash myself in it and become clean? And he turned and walked away in anger.
2. Kings 5:12
And Jehu gathered all the people together and said to them, Ahab served Baal little; Jehu will serve him better.
2. Kings 10:18
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 2. Kings: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 2. Corinthians
so that, on the contrary, you would do better to give him forgiveness and consolation, lest such a man should be overwhelmed with sorrow.
2. Corinthians 2:7
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 2. Corinthians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 2. Peter
For it would be better for them that they had never known the way of righteousness than that, having learned it, they turn away from the holy commandment which has been handed down to them.
2. Peter 2:21
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 2. Peter: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in 2. Samuel
Absalom said to Joab, Behold, I sent for you and said to you, Come, I will send you to the king, and say, Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me to still be there!” So make it so that I may see the face of the king!
2. Samuel 14:32
Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than the advice of Ahithophel! But the LORD arranged it so that the good counsel of Ahithophel was thwarted, so that the LORD might bring disaster upon Absalom.
2. Samuel 17:14
But the people said, You shall not go to war! For if we flee, no one will care about us, even if half of us die; but you are worth as much as ten thousand of us. So it is better that you come to our aid from the city.
2. Samuel 18:3
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book 2. Samuel: 3
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Jeremiah
We are waiting for peace (but it’s not getting any better! for a time of healing) but lo, terror!
Jeremiah 8:15
The LORD answered, Verily, I will preserve you for the better. Truly, I want to ensure that in times of trouble and fear the enemy should approach you for intercession!
Jeremiah 15:11
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Jeremiah: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Isaiah
I will give them a place in my house and within my walls, and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.
Isaiah 56:5
“Come here,” they say, “I’ll get some wine, and let’s get drunk with some strong drink, and tomorrow it’s going to be like today, even better!”
Isaiah 56:12
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Isaiah: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in John
You know nothing and do not consider that it is better for us that one man die for the people than that the whole people perish.
John 11:50
This was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was better that a man should die for the people.
John 18:14
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book John: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Jonah
And now, O LORD, take my soul from me; for it is better that I die than that I live!
Jonah 4:3
And when the sun rose, God commanded a dry east wind, and the sun smote Jonah’s head, so that he became faint; and he wished for death and said: “It would be better for me to die than live!”
Jonah 4:8
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Jonah: 2
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Luke
It would be better for him to have a millstone put around his neck and thrown into the sea than to offend one of these little ones.
Luke 17:2
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Luke: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Malachi
It would be better for some of you to shut the doors of the temple at once, lest you kindle my altar fire in vain. I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, and I do not like the offering that comes out of your hands.
Malachi 1:10
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Malachi: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Marc
But whoever offends one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him to have a millstone put around his neck and thrown into the sea.
Marc 9:42
And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have both hands and go to hell, to the unquenchable fire,
Marc 9:43
And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have both feet and be thrown into hell, into unquenchable fire,
Marc 9:45
And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell,
Marc 9:47
The Son of man goes as it is written of him; but woe to the man by whom the son of man is betrayed! It would be better if that person had not been born!
Marc 14:21
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Marc: 5
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Matthew
But if your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it from you. For it is better for you that one of your members should be lost than that your whole body be thrown into hell.
Matthew 5:29
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it from you. For it is better for you that one of your members should be lost than that your whole body be thrown into hell.
Matthew 5:30
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what to eat and what to drink, nor about your body, what to wear. Isn’t life better than food, and the body than clothing?
Matthew 6:25
How much better is a man than a sheep! That is why it is permissible to do good deeds on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:12
But whoever offends one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck, and to have him thrown into the depths of the sea.
Matthew 18:6
But if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it from you. It is better for you to enter life lame or maimed than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire.
Matthew 18:8
And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it from you. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fires of hell.
Matthew 18:9
The Son of man goes as it is written of him; but woe to the man by whom the son of man is betrayed! It would be better for this man if he had not been born.
Matthew 26:24
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Matthew: 8
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Numbers / 4. Mose
Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword, and our wives and children to be plundered? Isn’t it better we move back to Egypt?
Numbers / 4. Mose 14:3
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Numbers / 4. Mose: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Philippians
For I am afflicted with both: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is much better;
Philippians 1:23
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Philippians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Ecclesiastes
There is nothing better for man than to eat and drink, and let his soul enjoy good things in his toil. But I have seen that this also comes from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 2:24
I have known that there is nothing better among them than to rejoice and do good in life;
Ecclesiastes 3:12
So I saw that there is nothing better than that man should rejoice in his works; because that’s his part! For who will bring him to see what will be after him?
Ecclesiastes 3:22
But he is better off than both who is not yet born, because he has not seen the tormented work that is done under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 4:3
Better a handful of rest than both fists full of toil and striving for the wind.
Ecclesiastes 4:6
It is better to be in twos than alone; because the wages are all the better.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
A poor but clever young man is better than an old foolish king who no longer takes advice.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
(H4-17) Keep your foot when you go to the house of God! Better to draw near to hear than for fools to make sacrifices; for they have no knowledge of the evil that they are doing.
Ecclesiastes 4:17
(H5-4) It is better that you vow nothing than to vow and not keep.
Ecclesiastes 4:17
neither has she seen nor known the sun; you are better off than that one!
Ecclesiastes 6:5
Better to look with the eyes than wander with desire! This too is vain and chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:9
A good name is better than a sweet smell, and the day of death is better than the day of birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the drinking house; for there is the end of all men, and the living takes it to heart.
Ecclesiastes 7:2
sorrow is better than laughter; for when the face is sad, the heart is made whole.
Ecclesiastes 7:3
It is better to listen to the chiding of the wise than to listen to the singing of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, better the long-suffering than the proud.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Do not say, How is it that the days of yore were better than these? For you are not asking this out of wisdom!
Ecclesiastes 7:10
Therefore I have praised joy, since there is nothing better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be merry, to accompany him in his toil all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
For there is still hope for every living thing, whoever he may be (for a living dog is better than a dead lion);
Ecclesiastes 9:4
I said, Wisdom is better than strength! But the wisdom of the poor is despised and not listened to.
Ecclesiastes 9:16
The words of the wise, heard in silence, are better than the cry of a ruler among fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner spoils much good.
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Ecclesiastes: 22
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Psalms
The little that a righteous man has is better than the abundance of many wicked.
Psalms 37:16
(H63-4) for your grace is better than life; my lips shall praise you.
Psalms 63:4
(H84-11) For one day in your courts is better than a thousand otherwise; I would rather stand on the threshold of my God’s house than live in the wicked huts!
Psalms 84:21
It is better to seek the protection of the LORD than to trust in men;
Psalms 118:8
It is better to seek the protection of the LORD than to rely on princes.
Psalms 118:9
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:72
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Psalms: 6
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Judges
But he said to them, What have I done now that is like your deed? Is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the whole autumn of Abiezer?
Judges 8:2
Speak now in the hearing of all the citizens of Shechem, What is better for you that seventy men, all the children of Jerub-Baal, rule over you, or that one man rule over you? Also remember that I am your bones and flesh!
Judges 9:2
Or are you better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? Did he ever justify or argue with Israel?
Judges 11:25
They answered him: Be silent! Put your hand on your mouth and go with us, that you may be father and priest to us! Which is better for you, household priest of a single man, or priest of a tribe and lineage in Israel?
Judges 18:19
Scriptures related to Better in the biblical book Judges: 4
Bible passages with ‘Better’ in Proverbs
For their gain is better than money, and their gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
Yes, wisdom is better than pearls, and no jewels can compare with it.
Proverbs 8:11
My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and what I bring in is better than choice silver.
Proverbs 8:19
Better to be humble and one’s own servant than to boast and have nothing to eat.
Proverbs 12:9
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and a troubled conscience.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a dish of herbs with love than a fatted ox with hate.
Proverbs 15:17
Better a little with righteousness than a great deal with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold, and to get understanding more desirable than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
Better to be humble with the humble than share spoils with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19
Better is the long-suffering than the strong, and he who controls himself than he who conquers cities.
Proverbs 16:32
Better is a dry morsel with rest than a house full of sacrificial flesh with strife.
Proverbs 17:1
It is better that a she-bear bereft of her cubs than a fool in his folly!
Proverbs 17:12
A poor man who walks in his innocence is better than a perverted, foolish mouth.
Proverbs 19:1
A man’s beauty is his kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22
The deliberations of the diligent are for the better, but the haste is bad for them.
Proverbs 21:5
It is better to dwell in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious wife.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in the desert than with a quarrelsome and angry woman.
Proverbs 21:19
A good name is worth more than great riches, and grace is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1
for it is better that they say to you, “Come up here!” Than to be humiliated before a prince whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:7
Better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 25:24
Revealing correction is better than secret love.
Proverbs 27:5
Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend; but do not go into your brother’s house in the day of your trouble; a near neighbor is better than a far away brother.
Proverbs 27:10
Better is a poor man who walks in his innocence than a rich man who walks in crooked ways.
Proverbs 28:6
Number of the word / term ‘Better’ in Proverbs: 23
These Bible verses are from a 1951 translation of the Royalty Free Schlachter Translation.
Number of Bible verses found on the topic: 124
