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Bible Quotes About Racism

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

Explore what the Bible says about racism. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

12
Total Verses
2
Old Testament
10
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Racism

  1. Genesis 1:26 — “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over...
  2. Genesis 1:27 — “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
  3. John 7:24 — “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
  4. John 13:34 — “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
  5. Acts 10:34 — “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
  6. Acts 17:26 — “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
  7. Romans 2:11 — “For there is no respect of persons with God.
  8. Romans 10:12 — “For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
  9. Galatians 3:28 — “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
  10. Ephesians 4:32 — “And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Subtopics of Racism

racism and slavery

Old Testament Quotes About Racism (2)

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

New Testament Quotes About Racism (10)

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
For there is no respect of persons with God.
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Frequently Asked Questions About Racism in the Bible

What does the Bible say about racism?
The Bible contains 12 verses about racism, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding racism through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about racism?
There are 12 Bible verses about racism 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 racism?
While many verses address racism, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of racism you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about racism?
Racism 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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