The shortest verse
The shortest verse
The shortest verse in the Bible has only two words:
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
Despite its brevity, it is extremely powerful. It shows the humanity of Jesus, his empathy, and compassion in the face of the pain and death of his friend Lazarus. It is a reminder that even the Son of God experienced human emotions, connecting us to his message of love and comfort.
The longest chapter
The longest chapter is Psalm 119, with 176 verses.
This chapter is an extensive meditation on the Law of God, using the Hebrew alphabet as a poetic structure. Each verse exalts God’s principles, wisdom, and justice, showing how the Bible can be both practical and spiritual. It is so long that many people read one verse a day as a daily devotion.
The longest verse
The longest verse is Esther 8:9, which details King Ahasuerus’s decree to protect the Jews.
With 90 words in some translations, it contains detailed instructions about delivering royal decrees and is an example of how the Bible combines historical narrative with administrative details. It shows that not all verses are short and poetic; some are dense and informative, reflecting the political and cultural context of the time.
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