“Pretty” will eventually wear away. But the God’s Word never fades. Pretty Bibles can bring us joy, but the real reason we should want to dig into those pretty Bibles is because they bring us to the truth and inspired Word of God.
Yet there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little beauty in our quiet or devotional time. Here are the 10 prettiest Bibles for those women in your life who desire a little more beauty.
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I recently started wandering around the great scope of the internet looking at lovely and pretty Bibles. Strange thing to do, isn’t it? It’s amazing the rabbit holes the internet offers. What got me thinking in this direction was watching a friend produce beautiful Bible journaling pages on Instagram and my own longing to create something beautiful. I am not a Bible journaler, but I sure am a wanna-be!
My rabbit trail landed me over on Etsy and I started looking at all the pretty Bibles that highly creative ladies have produced. They were stunning. Even though I have many Bibles, I found myself longing for a beautiful Bible.
All of the Bibles mentioned make beautiful devotional Bibles. They are full Bibles with both the Old and New Testament.
The Heart of Beauty
As I perused the stretches of the internet, a thought struck me. These beautiful Bibles will fade away, but the content of them will endure forever.
The grass withers and the flowers fall,
Isaiah 40:7-8 NIV
because the breath of the Lord blows on them.
Surely the people are grass.8 The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God endures forever.”
The Word of God tells us that beauty will fade away. This earth is not our home and by extension, the things of this world are not going to last.
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy pretty Bibles! In fact, I’m about ready to list off my favorite beautiful Bibles that I came across.
But we as women need to remember that our longing to have, create, and see beautiful things should not point us to buying and consuming more beauty. The beauty we long for should point us to the surpassing worth and beauty of pursuing Jesus Christ.
Our quiet times in the morning, or whenever you take time to read the Word of God, should not be a time to rest in Jesus. Bible journaling or reading another foundational book might be a part of your routine, but make sure that we are not neglecting the actual words of Jesus found in his Word. Crack open those pages, because they are life-giving!
How do I know what Bible to buy?
Buying a Bible can take some time and think. You first need to decide what type of translation will best suit you. The translation should be easy to understand, but also authentic and trustworthy interpretation. Here is a good article that speaks to the translations of the Bibles.
Research the type of Bible you are looking to get. Is it a study Bible, journaling Bible, or family Bible, or you are just looking for a small Bible to carry around? Know what your purpose is to research what others have purchased.
Our Bible should be one of our most sacred possessions. It is the Living Word of God. Find a Bible that you will read and learn with ease.
10 Pretty Bibles
It was such a joy to go down my rabbit trail of looking at beautiful Bibles, I thought these beautiful works of art should be shared with others. These Bibles have good news to share and that is the good news of Jesus!
Pretty or beautiful Bibles should not be the motivation for studying them. We should want to open those covers because we want to read our Bibles because they point us to the ultimate beauty of Jesus Christ. These are great Bibles to have during a Bible study. The contents are still the same as any other Bible!
Sunflower Painted Bible
Since I was married in the field of Sunflowers, this Bible specifically piqued my interest. It is designed by the Etsy Shop called The Whimsy Brush. They have exquisite hand-painted Bibles that will surely bless the receiver. Plus check out these Bible tabs that would go lovely with this Bible.
They have multiple different Bible translations including the New American Standard Bible and NIV edition. It is a beautiful Holy Bible to choose from and I would consider it the prettiest bible in this set!
The owner Julie was kind enough to offer readers of this post a discount code! Grab 15% off your Bible with code SUNFLOWER15. These Bibles are absolutely beautiful! Make sure you check out her entire shop!
This Bible is available on the Etsy app and through the Etsy website.
Hope + Harmony ESV Journaling Bible
I love the artsy style of this designer. It is a professionally printed Bible, not hand-painted like many on this list. However, you can personalize it with a name, which turns it into an excellent gift. This Bible is printed in the English Standard Version. This pretty Bible also comes with Free Shipping and has the option to add Bible tabs.
NIV, Artisan Collection Bible
This NIV artisan Bible gets amazing reviews. People love the thick pages that they can take notes and Bible journals with. It is very reasonably priced and an exquisite option for that lovely woman in your life. This Bible is available on Amazon and is in the New International Version
Inspire PRAYER Bible NLT
At first, I was not intrigued at all by this Bible. The outside cover was only so-so in my opinion, but when you click through the additional pictures, what jumps out is the truly remarkable areas to color and take notes. Another reasonably priced Bible that will be a creative outlet as you pursue the Word of God.
This Bible comes in the New Living Translation. It comes with 142 “Inspired Prayer journaling prompts to inspire personalized written prayers”.
The ESV Study Bible
I recently changed to using this Woman’s Study Bible for my own Bible and daily study. It is truly a gorgeous Bible and it uses my favorite translation, ESV!
The lettering on artwork is in stunning elegant gold lettering and it comes with many short devotionals by leading Biblical female writers. One of my favorite parts is that it has study notes available that explain each book of the Bible in great historical detail. It also includes study notes on nearly every page. Great for Bible study!
It also comes with imitation leather which is a nice addition.
This Bible reminds me of the Hosanna Revival Bibles, but not quite with the same price tag!
Beautiful Word Bible
This is another simple and reasonably priced Bible that allows for Bible journaling and reflection in its margins. This option has wide margins for those who desire that.
Illuminated Bible
The Illuminated Bible is similar to the ESV Study Bible but was created for creatives. Enjoy the elegance of golden lettering, but ample area for creativity!
It is a gorgeous Bible that will please anyone. It is illustrated by Dana Tanamach. She has been featured by Google, The Wall Street Journal, Random House, USPS, and Target.
Inspire Bible Journal
Now it’s time for the truth! This little Bible is the one that I personally use right now. My online friend Jenna over at jennanorthwood was my inspiration for getting this Bible. It has not disappointed me. I have never had a New Living Translation and I am finding that it is refreshing to look at scripture with a new translation.
This Bible gets great customer reviews with over 6,623 reviews on Amazon and over 91% are 5-star reviews! I have had a number of moms tell me that their young children enjoy this Bible emensely!
Craft Supplies for your coloring Bible:
Beautiful Word Coloring Bible
The Beautiful Word Coloring Bible is an intriguing option as it specifically is marketed as a coloring Bible. The intention of the Bible is the bring the relaxing art of coloring into your quiet time with God. It is a NIV translation and really an interesting option.
Eucalyptus Painted Bible – Personalized Bible
The last Bible has a simple white background with the fresh greenery of eucalyptus. I love that she offers this Bible in ESV, which is one of my favorite translations. It makes a fantastic wedding or Christmas gift!
This shop has made-to-order items, so each one that you get is unique! These handmade pieces are gorgeous and it’s worth making a stop by their shop just to browse!
Other Pretty Bibles
I wish I could mention all the pretty Bibles that have been produced and are for sale on the wide open spaces of the internet, but it just wouldn’t be possible.
- Farm Life Painted Bible
- She Reads Truth Bible
- Red Letter Bible with Beautiful Cover
- NLT Thinline Bible – uses an app for a unique study
Don’t Let Pretty Bibles Distract you
My friends, beautiful Bibles can be such a fun way to dig deep into the Word of God. These Bibles are an invaluable resource when we are studying the Word of God. But don’t let the enemy distract you from your ultimate pursuit.
How sweet are your words to my taste,
Psalm 119:103
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Pursue the Word of God in all its beauty because the Scripture points us to Jesus. For no other reason than that should we be digging into the Word of God.
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