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Bible Quotes About Stubbornness

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

Explore what the Bible says about stubbornness. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

14
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Stubbornness

  1. Exodus 32:9 — “And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
  2. Psalms 32:9 — “Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
  3. Psalms 78:8 — “And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. that: Heb. that prepared not their he...
  4. Psalms 81:11 — “But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
  5. Proverbs 12:1 — “Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
  6. Proverbs 29:1 — “He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He: Heb. A man of reproofs
  7. Isaiah 1:1 — “The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
  8. Isaiah 48:4 — “Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; obstinate: Heb. hard
  9. John 5:30 — “I can of mine own self do nothing : as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
  10. John 15:1 — “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

Old Testament Quotes About Stubbornness (8)

And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. that: Heb. that prepared not their heart
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He: Heb. A man of reproofs
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; obstinate: Heb. hard

New Testament Quotes About Stubbornness (6)

I can of mine own self do nothing : as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stubbornness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about stubbornness?
The Bible contains 14 verses about stubbornness, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding stubbornness through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about stubbornness?
There are 14 Bible verses about stubbornness 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 stubbornness?
While many verses address stubbornness, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of stubbornness you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about stubbornness?
Stubbornness is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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