Random Bible Verse Generator

Discover inspiring verses from the Bible. Select a book or theme, or get a completely random verse.

Filter by Book (optional): Filter by Theme (optional):

Find a fresh verse fast with this random bible verse generator. Pick a book, pick a theme, or roll with a full shuffle. The tool now includes filters for book and theme, which makes it far easier to focus your search.

Use it for prayer, study, or a quick moment of peace. You get a verse in quotes and a clear reference. Simple, quick, helpful.

What this tool does

This random bible verse generator picks one verse at random from a curated list. You can narrow the pool by book or by theme. You can also show verses from all books and themes. The tool shows one verse and one reference each time.

A verse loads as soon as the page opens. Changing a filter shows a fresh verse right away. Press the button to try again at any time.

How to use this tool

Open the page. A verse appears automatically.
Open the Book menu if you want a specific book.
Choose one option from the list or keep All Books.
Open the Theme menu if you want a specific topic.
Choose one option from the list or keep All Themes.
Click Generate Verse to see another verse.
Read the verse in quotes. Read the reference line below.
Switch both menus to All to view a wider range.

Inputs explained

Filter by Book

This menu is optional. It lets you target a single book. The list includes Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Matthew, John, Romans, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians. Pick one to focus your results. Keep All Books to include every available source.

All Books can show verses from many books beyond the list. That includes well known Old Testament and New Testament passages.

Filter by Theme

This menu is optional. It sorts verses by topic and mood. The themes include Hope, Love, Faith, Strength, Peace, and Guidance. Pick one to match your need today. Keep All Themes to keep the pool wide.

Generate Verse button

Click this button to get a new random verse. The tool picks from the current filtered list. Each click gives you one fresh choice.

What the output shows

You will see two lines. The first line shows the verse text in quotes. Read it slowly and let the words land. The second line shows the book, the chapter, and the verse numbers.

The wording follows a standard English Bible text. Your printed Bible may use different phrasing. For deeper study, read the full chapter in your Bible.

Notes and limits

The verse pool focuses on well known passages for quick help.
All Books can display verses from books beyond the filter list.
If filters return zero results, the page shows a friendly notice.
Switch a filter to All to widen your results fast.
The tool shows one verse at a time for clear focus.
Press the button to explore more options in your chosen set.

Why use a random bible verse generator

It saves time when you need quick guidance.
It adds surprise to daily reading and prayer.
It supports themes like hope or peace on tough days.
It helps teachers and leaders find a fast quote.
It sparks ideas for journaling or group study.

Common use cases

Daily devotion. Pick Peace or Hope and read one verse each morning.
Prayer time. Choose Strength for hard tasks or long days.
Teaching. Filter by Book to match your lesson plan.
Counseling. Pick Love or Guidance to support a friend.
Journaling. Copy a verse and write a short reflection.
Sermon prep. Use Faith or Strength to start your outline.
Family time. Use All Themes and let a child press the button.
Social posts. Share the verse with the reference line.

Tips for best results

Start with a theme that matches your current need.
Use Book plus Theme to focus your search even more.
Read the verse aloud to catch the flow and the tone.
Write the verse on a card and keep it in sight.
Read ten verses before and after for stronger context.
Repeat the process in the evening for a fresh word.

Examples

You pick Book as Psalms and Theme as Peace. The tool returns a verse like Psalm 46.10 with calm words. You press the button again for a second option from the same set.

You pick Book as John and Theme as Love. The tool draws from John and stays on that topic. You copy the reference and share it with a friend.

You keep All Books and choose Strength. The tool pulls from the full pool with that theme. You press the button twice and save the verse that speaks most.

Frequently asked questions

How random are the results? The tool picks from the active list with equal chance for each verse.

Do I need to pick both filters? No. One filter or none works fine.

Can I see verses from books not shown in the Book menu? Yes. Use All Books and the tool can show them.

Why does the text look different from my Bible? Different editions use different wording. The meaning stays the same.

Get more value from each verse

Ask one simple question. What does this say about God or my next step.
Pray the verse line by line with your own words.
Look for a key verb and act on it today.
Share the verse with someone who needs it.
Return to the verse at lunch and read it again.

Summary

This random bible verse generator is fast and clear. Pick a book, pick a theme, or let it shuffle. Read the verse in quotes, then note the reference. Use the tips above to turn a short verse into real change today.