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Bible Quotes About Homelessness

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

Explore what the Bible says about homelessness. This collection of 6 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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New Testament

Top 6 Bible Quotes About Homelessness

Proverbs 14:31 — “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
Proverbs 19:17 — “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
Proverbs 28:27 — “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
Isaiah 58:7 — “Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own fl...”
Matthew 8:20 — “And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.”
Matthew 25:35 — “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”

Old Testament Quotes About Homelessness (4)

“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”

Proverbs 14:31KJV

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”

Proverbs 19:17KJV

“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”

Proverbs 28:27KJV

“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? cast: or, afflicted”

Isaiah 58:7KJV

New Testament Quotes About Homelessness (2)

“And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.”

Matthew 8:20KJV

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”

Matthew 25:35KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Homelessness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about homelessness?

The Bible contains 6 verses about homelessness, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding homelessness through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about homelessness?

There are 6 Bible verses about homelessness 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 homelessness?

While many verses address homelessness, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of homelessness you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about homelessness?

Homelessness is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 6 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.