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Bible Quotes About Gun Control

12 Scripture verses about gun control from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about gun control? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

12
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Gun Control

  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. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. Ecclesiastes 9:18 — “Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
  8. Isaiah 10:15 — “Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the ...
  9. Matthew 26:52 — “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.
  10. Luke 11:21 — “When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Old Testament Quotes About Gun Control (8)

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
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.
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.
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
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood. the rod: or, a rod should shake them that lift it up itself, as if: or, that which is not wood

New Testament Quotes About Gun Control (4)

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.
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Control in the Bible

What does the Bible say about gun control?
The Bible contains 12 verses about gun control, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding gun control through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about gun control?
There are 12 Bible verses about gun control 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 gun control?
While many verses address gun control, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of gun control you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about gun control?
Gun Control is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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