But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 KJV
Discover the Old Testament
The Old Testament has 39 books and 23,145 verses, about three quarters of the whole Bible. Many readers only know a few famous passages, so a random Old Testament verse is a great way to discover stories, laws, songs and prophecies you have never read.
The Five Sections of the Old Testament
- The Law (Genesis to Deuteronomy): creation, the patriarchs and Moses.
- History (Joshua to Esther): Israel in the promised land, its kings and its exile.
- Poetry and Wisdom (Job to Song of Solomon): Psalms, Proverbs and more.
- Major Prophets (Isaiah to Daniel): long books of warning and hope.
- Minor Prophets (Hosea to Malachi): twelve shorter prophetic books.
Some Old Testament verses are lists of names or detailed laws. That is part of the Bible too. Use Show context to see where the verse fits in the story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in the Old Testament?
There are 23,145 verses in the 39 books of the Old Testament (KJV numbering).