Top 10 Greatest Bible Characters

The Top Ten
1 Jesus Christ Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. He was born to Mary, as the bible says "she was found with child of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:18). He was both man and God (John 20:28). According to the bible He is God alone (Deuteronomy 6:4).

According To The Christian Bible, Jesus' purpose on Earth was redemption and salvation. While He was on Earth he healed the sick, brought the dead back to life, forgave sins, died on the cross for the world, and gave us a pathway to salvation. ...read more.

He preached peace and love in a totalitarian state and gave his life for the sins of others.

The most important, loving, impactful, influential person in all of history, past, present and future.

Died on the cross to save us all.

2 Moses Moses is a prophet in Abrahamic religions. He is the Lawgiver of Judaism. God sent him to the Pharaoh in Egypt to tell him to release the children of Israel from bondage. When the Pharaoh disobeyed God, God sent 10 plagues. Finally, Pharaoh relented, and Moses led the children out of Israel (through the Red Sea, after God separated the waters), and led them through the wilderness for 40 years. God also gave Moses the Tablets of the Law to give to the children of Israel.

Arguably the most influential religious figure of all time. He essentially founded the Abrahamic religions by leading the Exodus, writing the Torah, and delivering the Ten Commandments. He is considered the final prophet of Judaism and one of the most important prophets in Christianity, Islam, the Baha'I Faith, and other Abrahamic religions.

The most iconic religious figure of all time. He pioneered the Abrahamic religions by leading the Exodus, writing the Torah, and carving the 10 commandments. For this he is considered the final prophet of Judaism and one of the most important prophets of Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'I faith.

Split the Red Sea in Half! Turned his staff into a snake! Nobody beats him

Set the Egyptian slaves free.

3 Yahweh (God)

I use to say Jehovah.

4 Abraham Abraham, originally Abram, is the first of the three biblical patriarchs. His story, told in chapters 11 through 25 of the Book of Genesis, plays a prominent role as an example of faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. According to the bible, God called upon him and told him 'through your son, Isaac, will come a great nation.' He was given a son at the age of 100. One day, God spoke to him and told him to sacrifice his son. Of course, Abraham was willing and brought his son up to a mountain. He then bound his son by his hands and feet and placed him on the alter. He was about to kill his son, when God stopped him by saying that there is a "ram caught in a thicket by his horns" and that he ...read more.

Became the father of many nations.

5 Paul the Apostle Paul the Apostle, commonly known as Saint Paul, and also known by his native name Saul of Tarsus was an apostle who taught the gospel of the Christ to the 1st-century world.

At first a bad man, blinded by Christ, and traveled so far spreading the word.

He is a super optimistic and patient person.

6 Peter the Apostle
7 David

When he was a shepherd he's moves are awesome when he killed a bear and a lion and even a giant who was born in Palestine.

Killed a giant and started a new kingdom.

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most famous bible stories

Begins his ascent by killing Goliath and becomes the greatest king of Israel

8 Noah

Built the arc so God could restart life.

The Genesis flood narrative is among the best known stories of the Bible

Noah's Ark is so iconic

9 Judas Iscariot
10 John the Apostle
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11 John the Baptist
12 Eve
13 Job
14 Mary

She gave birth to our savior. Amen.

15 Solomon

Perhaps the best known story of his wisdom is the Judgment of Solomon

16 Joseph

He is the ancestor of the Tribe of Joseph and ultimately the Kingdom of Israel

17 Adam
18 Elijah
19 Jacob
20 Isaac
21 Joshua

My personal favorite person in the Bible (besides Jesus and God). He was a great leader and a mighty warrior!

22 Samson
23 Jonah
24 Gideon
25 Daniel
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