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Hand Copying Scripture:
A Complete Guide to Hand Copying the Bible

Hand Copying Scripture: A Complete Guide to Hand Copying the Bible

Hand copying Scripture is the most powerful way to meditate on God’s Word. Unlike worldly meditation, which empties the mind, Christian meditation fills your heart with God’s truth.

Millennia ago, God commanded Israel’s kings to hand copy Scripture as they began their reign. That command wasn’t just about memorization—it was about transformation. It helped the king gain the wisdom from the Lord he needed to be a wise and godly ruler and parent. Today, you will receive the same benefits as you practice God's method.

What Is Hand Copying Scripture?

Hand copying Scripture means writing the Bible word-for-word by hand. This spiritual discipline engages your eyes, memory, and hands together in meditation, forcing you to slow down and focus on every word.

The Biblical Foundation: Why God Commanded Kings to Copy the Word

When Israel crowned a new king, God instructed him to write a copy of the Law for himself (Deuteronomy 17:18–19). This wasn’t busywork—it was leadership training from God.

✅ Learn more in The Rich Meditation of a King »
▶️ Watch: God’s Leadership School: Why Kings Hand-copied Scripture »

The Spiritual Benefits of Hand Copying the Bible

When you hand copy God’s Word, you engage your mind, heart, and spirit in a unique way. Here are some of the benefits you’ll experience:

You Learn God’s Word Deeply

To copy even one verse, you must read it, remember it, and write it—slowing your thoughts and fixing that Scripture in your heart.

You Calm and Renew Your Mind

Worldly thoughts are like weeds in an untended garden. Hand copying Scripture uproots them and plants truth instead (Romans 12:2).

You Improve Your Focus and Memory

A calm, Scripture-filled mind prays, learns, and thinks with greater clarity.

Additional Benefits for Spiritual Growth

Consistency in hand copying builds discipline, patience, and maturity in Christ.

✅ Explore all Seven Benefits of Hand Copying Scripture »
▶️ Watch: God Wants to Improve Your IQ? Try This Spiritual Practice »

How to Start Hand Copying Scripture

Getting started is simple. Here’s how:

  1. Choose a passage, chapter, book, or an important word. An excellent choice is copying the Gospel of John or a topic like love, peace, or truth. You copy a topic by copying all the verses where that word occurs in the New or Old Testaments. Use a complete concordance or Bible software to find them.
  2. Set a time and place. Pick a quiet spot where you can focus.
  3. Write slowly and prayerfully. Don’t rush. Listen for the Spirit between the lines.

▶️ Watch: Tips and tricks for Hand Copying Scripture »

Tools and Resources for Hand Copying the Bible

You need little to begin—just paper, a pen, and your Bible. But some tools can make the journey easier:

  • A journal or a notebook to write in
  • I prefer a smooth paper that lays flat, which I punch and keep in three-ring binders
  • Pens that write easily and have a comfortable grip
  • A Bible, verse lists, or a workbook to guide your writing and meditation

Recommended Resource: Every Bible Verse on Love

A great way to begin is by hand copying verses about a major Bible topic, such as love. This is where the Lord directed me to start after receiving a concussion. Here's a link to my story.

My book, Every Bible Verse on Love, is a 196-page workbook containing every verse on love in Scripture, plus definitions of the original Hebrew and Greek terms. You'll find copyable New and Old Testament concordances to every form of the word love (beloved, loved, lovers, lovingkindness, etc.).

Each Greek and Hebrew word section includes “You and God” passages written for you to hand copy—a ready-made resource for meditation. You'll copy the verses containing the great Bible words for love: agape, phileo, philadelphia, ahab, hesed, raham, and many more. There's a rich lesson in each that will increase your understanding.

⬇️ Download: Agape Love Verses for hand copying (PDF) »

Hand Copying Scripture in Today’s World

Though it began as an ancient command, hand copying the Bible is still transforming lives today. It’s a forgotten practice that Christians are rediscovering—because it works.

▶️ Watch: Hand Copying Scripture: A Forgotten Practice that Still Changes Lives »

Next Steps: Begin Your Hand Copying Journey

Are you ready to experience the transformation God offers through this practice?

As you write, commit to listening. The same God who taught kings to copy His Word is ready to speak to you today.