First off I don't want to offend anyone with a religion question, but i was curious to find any bible verses that relate to running. I am putting together a project for athletes and i needed to find verses and what not that relate to sports or running in particular. If you are knowledgeable about this, or know of any, or have a favorite one please post them. THANKS!
i know there is some sort of website where you can search the Bible by keywords. then type in running and several passages will come up. among them my favorite, is "Run the race in such a way to get the prize" I also know of a sermon entitled "Running the Race of Faith" on the web. you just have to do a little digging around
Phil:4:13
Do some research on Gil Dodds, world record holder in the indoor mile in the 1940's. You will find some good verses there...including Hebrews 12:1-2 and Isaiah 40:31...good luck with the project
Biblegateway.com.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
(Whole Chapter: 1 Corinthians 9 In context: 1 Corinthians 9:23-25)
1 Corinthians 9:26
Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.
(Whole Chapter: 1 Corinthians 9 In context: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27)
Galatians 2:2
I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who seemed to be leaders, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain.
(Whole Chapter: Galatians 2 In context: Galatians 2:1-3)
Philippians 2:16
as you hold out[ 2:16 Or hold on to] the word of life?in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
(Whole Chapter: Philippians 2 In context: Philippians 2:15-17)
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
(Whole Chapter: Hebrews 12 In context: Hebrews 12:1-2)
Good luck!
Or you can get yourself a Bible "concordance"....
"God takes no delight in the strength of horses,
no pleasure in the runner's stride.
Rather the LORD takes pleasure in the devout,
those who await his faithful care."
Psalm 147:10-11
Go think about that.....
"If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in the land of peace, how will you do in the thickets of Jordan?"
I forget where in the OT this is from
Actually, in Hebrew Psalm 147:10 literally says "the legs of a man." Yocum, what are you trying to say?
Another verse I like is Habakkuk 3:19, "The Sovereign Lord is my strength, he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go (or could be translated as lead) on the heights."
...and the Gallowalkers shall noeth not the rewards of the devout for they too easily take the path of the weak and not the path of the righteous.
Can I get a hallelujah?!!!
Isaiah 40:31
"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..."
"Portland Runner" will be pleased to know that the "..." is to avoid the rest of the verse, which is "and they shall walk, and not faint."
My favorite
1 Kings 18:46
The power of the Lord came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
It was 6 miles to Jezreel, and Ahab was on a chariot and it was pouring down rain and windy when Elijah outran him. (see vs 44,45)
Ahhh the amazing stuff you can do w/God on your side!
Don't forget the bible passage that Tommie Smith (who got major screwed) uses even today.
"Silver and gold I have none but search as I have I give thee."
Acts 3:16, I believe.
"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left."
1 Coolio 4:20
"For I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13
Yes, that talks about running.
The Bible winning as an analogy to the sun racing across the sky.
"...like a champion rejoicing to run his course."
Psalm 19:5
I'm sure Elijah was running under 4:00 per mile for 6 miles!!!! He had to he was ahead of the chariot!
check 2nd samuel ch. 2 - describes asahel as being as fast as a wild gazelle. the lone african-american in my high school class would always claim - "dude must have been a brother."
...And Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man.
At first I thought it was bible versus running, in that case I vote for running.
Hallelujah, Amen!! That's right, that's right. Oh sweet Jesus. Praise the Lord!! Hallelujah, Amen!!