What is the meaning of life according to the Bible?
The Bible teaches that life’s meaning is found in knowing and glorifying God — loving him and loving others. We were made by God and for relationship with him, and we flourish when we live for that purpose.
Scripture frames human beings as made in God’s image, for relationship with him. Meaning is not something we invent alone but something we receive from our Maker.
Jesus summed up the good life as loving God with all we are and loving our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37–39). Purpose is found in that love, not in possessions or status.
Ultimately the Bible points to knowing God through Christ as the deepest meaning — the “eternal life” of knowing him that begins now and lasts forever.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.