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Bible Quotes About Paganism

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

What does the Bible say about paganism? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Paganism

Exodus 20:3 — “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
Leviticus 20:6 — “And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Deuteronomy 18:9 — “When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
Isaiah 44:9 — “They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. delectable: Heb....”
Jeremiah 10:2 — “Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.”
Acts 17:16 — “Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. wholly: or, full of idols”
Acts 17:22 — “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites”
Romans 1:22 — “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”
Revelation 9:20 — “And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, a...”
Revelation 21:8 — “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimst...”

Old Testament Quotes About Paganism (5)

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”

Exodus 20:3KJV

“And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.”

Leviticus 20:6KJV

“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”

Deuteronomy 18:9KJV

“They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. delectable: Heb. desirable”

Isaiah 44:9KJV

“Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.”

Jeremiah 10:2KJV

New Testament Quotes About Paganism (5)

“Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. wholly: or, full of idols”

Acts 17:16KJV

“Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites”

Acts 17:22KJV

“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”

Romans 1:22KJV

“And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:”

Revelation 9:20KJV

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Revelation 21:8KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Paganism in the Bible

What does the Bible say about paganism?

The Bible contains 10 verses about paganism, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding paganism through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about paganism?

There are 10 Bible verses about paganism 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 paganism?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about paganism?

Paganism is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.