Revenge
Explore 23 scripture references about revenge from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 15 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Revenge?
The topic of revenge appears throughout Scripture with 23 references spanning 15 books of the Bible, from 1 Kings to Romans. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-Forbidden LEV 19:18; PRO 24:29; ROM 12:17,19; 1TH 5:15; 1PE 3:9 -Jesus an example of forbearing 1PE 2:23 -Rebuked by Jesus LUK 9:54,55 -Inconsistent with the will of Christ LUK 9:55 -Proceeds from a spiteful heart EZK 25:15 -Punishment for EZK 25:15-17; AMO 1:11,12 -EXEMPLIFIED -By Simeon and Levi GEN 34:25 -By Samson JDG 15:7,8; 16:28-30 -By Joab 2SA 3:27 -By Absalom 2SA 13:23-29 -By Jezebel 1KI 19:2 -By Ahab 1KI 22:27 -By Haman EST 3:8-15 -By the Edomites EZK 25:12 -By the Philistines EZK 25:15 -By Herodias MRK 6:19-24 -By James and John LUK 9:54 -By the chief priests ACT 7:54-59; 23:12 -See RETALIATION
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What does the Bible say about revenge?
The Bible contains 23 references to revenge across 15 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is revenge mentioned in the Bible?
Revenge is referenced in 1 Kings, 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Samuel, Acts, and 10 more books. There are 23 total scripture references on this topic.