What are the references to snow in the Bible?

Answer 1

In the King James version

the word - snow - appears 24 times

1. Exo 4:6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow.
2. Num 12:10 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
3. 2 Sam 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:
4. 2 Kin 5:27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
5. Job 6:16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid:
6. Job 9:30 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;
7. Job 24:19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have sinned.
8. Job 37:6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
9. Job 38:22 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? Or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
10. Psa 51:7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
11. Psa 68:14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.
12. Psa 147:16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
13. Psa 148:8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
14. Pro 25:13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
15. Pro 26:1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
16. Pro 31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
17. Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
18. Isa 55:10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
19. Jer 18:14 Will a man leave the snow of Lebanon which cometh from the rock of the field? Or shall the cold flowing waters that come from another place be forsaken?
20. Lam 4:7 Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
21. Dan 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
22. Mat 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
23. Mar 9:3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
24. Rev 1:14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

the word - snowy - appears once

1. 1 Chr 11:22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

Answer 2

Below are the 23 references to snow in The Bible (I used the NIV). Thanks to biblegateway.com! Exodus 4:6 Then the LORD said, "Put your hand inside your cloak." So Moses put his hand into his cloak, and when he took it out, it was leprous, like snow. Numbers 12:10 When the cloud lifted from above the Tent, there stood Miriam—leprous, like snow. Aaron turned toward her and saw that she had leprosy; 2 Samuel 23:20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. 2 Kings 5:27 Naaman's leprosy will cling to you and to your descendants forever." Then Gehazi went from Elisha's presence and he was leprous, as white as snow. 1 Chronicles 11:22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. Job 6:16 when darkened by thawing ice and swollen with melting snow, Job 24:19 As heat and drought snatch away the melted snow, so the grave snatches away those who have sinned. Job 37:6 He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth,' and to the rain shower, 'Be a mighty downpour.' Job 38:22 "Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the storehouses of the hail, Psalm 51:7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 68:14 When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Zalmon. Psalm 147:16 He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. Psalm 148:8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, Proverbs 25:13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters. Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. Proverbs 31:21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 55:10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, Jeremiah 18:14 Does the snow of Lebanon ever vanish from its rocky slopes? Do its cool waters from distant sources ever cease to flow? Lamentations 4:7 Their princes were brighter than snow and whiter than milk, their bodies more ruddy than rubies, their appearance like sapphires. Daniel 7:9 "As I looked, "thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. Matthew 28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. Revelation 1:14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire.

Answer 3

In the King James version

the word - snow - appears 24 times

Generally it is used in comparisons - white as snow, and in some places it is mentioned as happening in the past -

• 2 Sam 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

But there are no descriptions of snow falling recorded.

Answer 4

In the Bible God says Jesus' blood can wash away the guilt/dirt from our sins so we are pure, or "white as snow." Isaiah 1:18 You can find a bunch more Bible verses that mention the word snow here: http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/translationResults.cfm?Criteria=snow&t=KJV

Answer 5

Snow is mentioned in several passages in the Bible, including Psalms 51:7, Isaiah 1:18, and Job 38:22-23. These references often symbolize purity, cleansing, or God's power and majesty.

Answer 6

It snows in Isreal?