# What does the Bible say about grief?

> What the Bible says about grief and loss — verses on God’s nearness to the broken-hearted, comfort, and hope beyond death.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/what-the-bible-says-about/grief
By Andrew Kittridge, Founder of Lumin · June 15, 2026

The Bible does not rush grief. It gives us an entire book of laments, a Savior who wept at a friend’s grave, and a God who is described as especially close to those whose hearts are broken. Sorrow is not treated as a lack of faith but as something God draws near to.

## Key verses

- **Psalm 34:18** — The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
- **Matthew 5:4** — Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- **Revelation 21:4** — God will wipe away every tear; death and mourning will be no more.
- **2 Corinthians 1:3-4** — The God of all comfort comforts us so we can comfort others.

## Highlighted verse

> The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
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> — Psalm 34:18 (King James Version)

## Reflection

Scripture holds two things at once: real, unhurried sorrow, and a hope that death does not get the last word. It never asks you to pretend you aren’t grieving — only to grieve in the company of a God who is near, and who promises a day with no more tears.

## A faithful next step

You don’t have to have words. Sit with Psalm 34:18 and let it be a prayer — God is near to you in this, even now.

## Related questions

- [What the Bible says about fear](https://www.lumin.faith/what-the-bible-says-about/fear.md)
- [What the Bible says about hope](https://www.lumin.faith/what-the-bible-says-about/hope.md)
- [What the Bible says about loneliness](https://www.lumin.faith/what-the-bible-says-about/loneliness.md)

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