How many times is trust mentioned in the Bible? (what does the Bible say about trust?)

I love reading different bible stories during my free time, as this has been my routine as a long-time Christian and Bible scholar. I am always fascinated by bible characters like Abraham and Moses and how they could trust God even in the most difficult situations. Last night, as I was reading my Bible in the Book of Job, I could not help but marvel at how Job was able to fully trust God even after losing everything. This drove me into an in-depth research about trust and the number of times this word has been mentioned in the Bible. So, how many times is trust mentioned in the bible?

So, join me until the end as I explore more about this topic. I will explain what trust is according to the Bible, what the Bible says about trust, and instances of trust in the Bible. I will also explain where the word trust first appears in the Bible, among other interesting topics.

What is trust according to the Bible?

According to the Bible, the word trust means to have a complete belief in what God promises or what he is going to do. It also means having a sense of surety or security that God gave us as his children. Sometimes it is not easy as human beings to trust something we do not see or see as impossible to achieve. The Bible encourages us to trust in God with all our hearts. As Christians, we need to be confident that God is with us in whatever situation we are in. We should trust his words and his promises to us.

What does the Bible say about trust?

The Bible calls us to trust in God and him alone and not to trust our own thinking, as recorded in Proverbs 3:5. As believers of God; we have seen the works and wonders of God. We have seen how God fulfills his promises and how good he has been in our lives. Sometimes, things may seem to be falling apart, and therefore we may doubt what God can do. At this time, we may solve the problem using our human knowledge or understanding of what ought to be done. The Bible, however, calls us to trust in God and the answer or solution he will give us during this time.

Additionally, the Bible discourages us from trusting in our understanding as human beings. As human beings, we were born sinful, and if we trust in ourselves, we may lead to our own destruction or do things that please us, not necessarily God. Our understanding is temporal; therefore, it may only last for a while or easily change.

How many times does God say “trust me” in the Bible?

There is no scripture in the Bible where God says, “Trust me.” The word trust is used in the Bible by someone else encouraging Christians to trust in God or God condemning his people for not trusting him.

There are, however, instances where God is speaking to his people in the Bible while using these two words in a sentence. For example, God speaks to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 39:18 when he was confined in the courtyard during the capture of Jerusalem. God sent Jeremiah to Ebed-Melek, the Cushite, concerning what he would do concerning the city of Babylon. God further reveals to Jeremiah that he will save him from all the destruction and he shall not fall by the sword because he trusts him. God also commands the widows to trust in him in Jeremiah 49:11.

Instances of Trust in the Bible

Psalms 9:10 states that those who know the name of God trust him, as he has never forsaken them.

Proverbs 11:28 states that those who trust in their own riches will fall, while the righteous will always thrive like a green leaf.

King David records how he trusted in God even while still in his mother’s womb, as stated in Psalms 22:9.

Proverbs 16:20 says that whoever listens to instructions will always prosper, and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.

1 Peter 2:6 says that whoever trusts in the Lord will never be put to shame.

Proverbs 29:25 says that whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Micah 7:5 warns against trusting a neighbor or putting their confidence in a friend.

Proverbs 28:26 says that those who trust in themselves are fools.

Psalms 40:4 says that blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not look to the proud and those who do not turn aside to false gods.

Proverbs 23:4 warns Christians against trusting their cleverness.

Where in the Bible is trust first mentioned?

Trust is first mentioned in Exodus 19:9 when God spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai. Moses had just led the Israelites out of Egypt and had camped in the desert Sinai. Moses had gone up to receive a message from God, in which God promised to make Israel a holy nation and a kingdom of priests if they would keep his covenant and obey him fully. Moses went and told the people what God had said. God then promised to come down in the form of a dense cloud and speak to the Israelites directly so that they could always put their trust in him.

What does the Bible say about earning trust?

The Bible states that one will only earn the trust and respect of others if they work for good, as recorded in Proverbs 14:22. The Bible warns us against working for evil or plotting evil against others, as one will only be making a mistake. A person can only trust you if you wish well towards them. You cannot earn another person’s trust if you are their enemy or do not get along.