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Random Bible verse
Draw a verse at random from the complete World English Bible text. Filter by testament, then copy it with its reference.
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A free random Bible verse generator backed by the complete public-domain World English Bible verse-per-line release. Filter by Old or New Testament, draw a verse for reflection or study, and copy it with its full reference.
How to use the random Bible verse generator
- Optionally filter by testament — All, Old Testament, or New Testament.
- Click the button to draw a random verse from the World English Bible catalog.
- The verse appears with its book, chapter, and verse reference.
- Click Copy to copy the full text and reference to your clipboard.
What the verses are drawn from
The catalog contains the complete non-empty verse set from the public-domain World English Bible release, spanning all 66 books. The versioned source, license, and record count are exposed by the data API.
Frequently asked questions
Which Bible translation does the random Bible verse generator use?
All production verses are from the public-domain World English Bible.
How many verses are in the pool?
The current release contains 31,098 non-empty verses across the Old and New Testaments.
Can I filter by Old or New Testament?
Yes. Use the testament selector to limit draws to the Old Testament, the New Testament, or the full combined pool.
Is the verse selection random?
Yes. Each request uses a fresh seed unless one is supplied, and the same seed reproduces the same draw from the same published version.
Can I use this for daily devotional reading?
Yes — many people use a random verse generator as a simple way to open a daily reading or reflection session.