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What does the Bible say about loneliness?

By Andrew Kittridge, Founder of Lumin

Loneliness is one of the oldest human aches, and Scripture meets it with a steady promise: God is with you and does not leave. The Bible answers isolation with the promise of God’s presence, along with an invitation back toward other people.

Key verses

  • Deuteronomy 31:6God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
  • Hebrews 13:5He has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
  • Psalm 25:16A prayer: turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
  • Matthew 28:20Jesus promises, "I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Deuteronomy 31:6 · King James Version

Scripture validates the ache — even the psalmists pray, "I am lonely" — while holding out the promise that God does not leave. It also points beyond isolation toward the people who can share the weight with you.

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