80 Bible Verses for Breaking Chains Spiritually

Spiritual chais can weigh us down in ways we cannot always see. They may come as fear, guilt, shame, addiction, or bondage to sin. These invisible chains keep us from living the free life God designed for us. 

But the Bible offers powerful truth and hope for every believer facing spiritual bondage. God is a chain breaker, and through Jesus Christ, we have access to complete freedom. His Word gives us the weapons and promises we need to walk in victory and break every chain that holds us back.

80  Bible Verses for Breaking Chains Spiritually

• Isaiah 58:6 – “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”
• John 8:36 – “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
• 2 Corinthians 10:4 – “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.”
• Galatians 5:1 – “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
• Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives…”
• Psalm 107:14 – “He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.”
• Acts 16:26 – “And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.”
• Romans 6:6 – “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.”
• Colossians 1:13 – “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.”
• Isaiah 10:27 – “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”
• Jeremiah 30:8 – “For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds…”
• Nahum 1:13 – “Now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.”
• Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
• Romans 8:2 – “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
• Hebrews 2:14-15 – “That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”
• Psalm 146:7 – “Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners.”
• Isaiah 61:1 – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me… he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.”
• Micah 7:8 – “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
• Zechariah 9:11-12 – “As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit… turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope.”
• Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust…”
• James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
• Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
• 1 John 4:4 – “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
• 1 Peter 5:8-9 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil… whom resist stedfast in the faith…”
• Psalm 91:3 – “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful… will with the temptation also make a way to escape…”
• Ezekiel 34:27 – “…they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bands of their yoke…”
• Proverbs 12:28 – “In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.”
• Romans 8:37 – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”
• 1 John 3:8 – “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
• Psalm 40:2 – “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock…”
• Galatians 4:7 – “Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
• Revelation 12:11 – “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…”
• Psalm 119:45 – “And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.”
• Exodus 15:2 – “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
• Psalm 118:5 – “I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.”
• John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
• Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
• 2 Corinthians 3:17 – “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
• Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
• Psalm 124:7 – “Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.”
• Isaiah 43:2 – “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee…”
• Deuteronomy 31:6 – “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.”
• Joshua 1:9 – “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
• Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
• Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
• 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
• Romans 6:14 – “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”
• Ephesians 6:12 – “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
• Ephesians 6:16 – “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 – “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”
• Psalm 126:1-3 – “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter… The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”
• Joel 2:25 – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…”
• Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
• Lamentations 3:22-23 – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
• Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
• Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.”
• Romans 8:31 – “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
• Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
• Psalm 68:19-20 – “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death.”
• 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Hebrews 12:1 – “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us…”
• Colossians 2:15 – “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
• John 10:10 – “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
• Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
• Psalm 37:4-5 – “Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
• Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
• Ephesians 3:20 – “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.”
• Psalm 116:16 – “O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.”
• Psalm 142:7 – “Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.”
• Matthew 16:19 – “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
• Mark 11:23-24 – “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
• Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
• Revelation 1:18 – “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Jude 1:24 – “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.”
• Psalm 32:7 – “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”

Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Breaking Chains Spiritually

Spiritual chains are real, but so is God’s power to break them. The Bible shows us that freedom is not something we earn or achieve on our own. It comes through Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. 

Every verse about breaking chains points us back to the truth that God is our Deliverer. He doesn’t leave us trapped in fear, shame, guilt, or sin. When we call on His name and stand on His Word, chains must break. 

Freedom is our inheritance as believers. We don’t have to stay bound. God has already provided the way out through His Son, and the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk in that freedom every single day.

Say This Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus. I thank You that You are the God who breaks every chain. Right now, I bring before You every burden, every fear, and every stronghold in my life. 

I declare that by the blood of Jesus, I am set free. Break every chain that has held me back from Your purpose. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and renew my mind with Your truth. Help me to trust You more and stand firm on Your promises. 

I choose freedom today. I am no longer a slave to sin, fear, or shame. In Jesus Christ, I am free. Thank You, Lord, for Your delivering power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to break chains spiritually? 

Breaking chains spiritually means being set free from anything that binds you—fear, sin, shame, guilt, addiction, or strongholds—through the power of Jesus Christ.

How do you pray to break spiritual chains? 

Pray by confessing Jesus as Lord, declaring His victory over your life, renouncing the bondage you’re facing, and asking the Holy Spirit to fill you with freedom and strength.

Can spiritual chains be broken instantly? 

Yes, God can break chains instantly through prayer and faith, though sometimes deliverance is a process that requires continued trust, obedience, and renewing your mind with Scripture.

What Bible verse talks about breaking chains? 

Isaiah 58:6 says, “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”

Why do spiritual chains come back? 

Spiritual chains can return when believers stop guarding their hearts, fall back into old patterns, neglect prayer and the Word, or fail to resist the enemy with faith and submission to God.

Conclusion

Breaking spiritual chains is not just a hopeful idea—it is a biblical promise rooted in the power of Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s Word declares that He is a Deliverer, a Chain Breaker, and the source of true freedom. 

No matter what has held you captive—whether fear, addiction, guilt, shame, or generational bondage—God’s truth can set you free. These 80 Bible verses are more than words on a page; they are living weapons for your spiritual warfare and declarations of victory over every form of bondage.