Chain Study Through the Bible
Revenge
Trace the theme of Revenge chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 1 Peter.
25
Verses
15
Books
9
Old Testament
6
New Testament
19
Sub-topics
The Chain of Revenge Through Scripture
Old Testament9 books
Genesis
Old Testament1 referenceGenesis 34:25-- By Simeon and Levi
Leviticus
Old Testament1 referenceLeviticus 19:18-- Forbidden
Judges
Old Testament2 referencesJudges 15:7,8-- By Samson
Judges 16:28-30-- By Samson
2 Samuel
Old Testament2 references2 Samuel 3:27-- By Joab
2 Samuel 13:23-29-- By Absalom
By JoabBy Absalom
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 19:2-- By Jezebel
1 Kings 22:27-- By Ahab
By JezebelBy Ahab
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 3:8-15-- By Haman
Proverbs
Old Testament1 referenceProverbs 24:29-- Forbidden
Ezekiel
Old Testament4 referencesEzekiel 25:15-- Proceeds from a spiteful heart
Ezekiel 25:15-17-- Punishment for
Ezekiel 25:12-- By the Edomites
Ezekiel 25:15-- By the Philistines
Proceeds from a spiteful heartPunishment forBy the EdomitesBy the Philistines
Amos
Old Testament1 referenceAmos 1:11,12-- Punishment for
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 6:19-24-- By Herodias
Luke
New Testament3 referencesLuke 9:54,55-- Rebuked by Jesus
Luke 9:55-- Inconsistent with the will of Christ
Luke 9:54-- By James and John
Rebuked by JesusInconsistent with the will of ChristBy James and John
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 7:54-59-- By the chief priests
Acts 23:12-- By the chief priests
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 12:17,19-- Forbidden
1 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference1 Thessalonians 5:15-- Forbidden
1 Peter
New Testament2 references1 Peter 2:23-- Jesus an example of forbearing
1 Peter 3:9-- Forbidden
Jesus an example of forbearingForbidden
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 1 Peter, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 9 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Revenge is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 19 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Revenge in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
19 aspects of Revenge found in Scripture
Forbidden(5 verses)
Jesus an example of forbearing(1 verse)
Rebuked by Jesus(1 verse)
Inconsistent with the will of Christ(1 verse)
Proceeds from a spiteful heart(1 verse)
Punishment for(2 verses)
EXEMPLIFIED(0 verses)
By Simeon and Levi(1 verse)
By Samson(2 verses)
By Joab(1 verse)
By Absalom(1 verse)
By Jezebel(1 verse)
By Ahab(1 verse)
By Haman(1 verse)
By the Edomites(1 verse)
By the Philistines(1 verse)
By Herodias(1 verse)
By James and John(1 verse)
By the chief priests(2 verses)