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Bible Quotes About Firearms

16 Scripture verses about firearms from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about firearms? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

16
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Firearms

  1. Genesis 9:5 — “And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.
  2. Exodus 21:24 — “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
  3. Exodus 22:1 — “If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
  4. Exodus 22:2 — “If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
  5. Leviticus 26:1 — “Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: o...
  6. Numbers 31:3 — “And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.
  7. Deuteronomy 28:1 — “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set ...
  8. Nehemiah 4:17 — “They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
  9. Psalms 46:1 — “To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of
  10. Psalms 144:1 — “A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc

Old Testament Quotes About Firearms (11)

And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: or, pillar image of: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture
And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

New Testament Quotes About Firearms (5)

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Frequently Asked Questions About Firearms in the Bible

What does the Bible say about firearms?
The Bible contains 16 verses about firearms, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding firearms through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about firearms?
There are 16 Bible verses about firearms in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about firearms?
While many verses address firearms, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of firearms you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about firearms?
Firearms is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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