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Bible Quotes About Groves

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

Discover 16 Bible verses about groves. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on groves, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Groves

Deuteronomy 16:21 — “Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.”
Judges 3:7 — “And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.”
Judges 6:25 — “And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and...”
Judges 6:26 — “And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down....”
Judges 6:27 — “Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that ...”
Judges 6:28 — “And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was ...”
2 Kings 21:3 — “For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, an...”
2 Kings 21:4 — “And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.”
2 Kings 21:5 — “And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.”
2 Kings 21:6 — “And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him t...”

Subtopics of Groves

Translated in R. V. as "Asherod," "Ashera," and "Asherim.

They were symbols of the Phoenician goddess, Asherah)

Forbidden to be established

Worshiped by Israelites

Destroyed by

Gideon

Hezekiah

Josiah

Asa

Jehoshaphat

Antiquity of

By Ahab

By Israelites

By Manasseh

Fondness of Israel for

God promised to wean Israel from

Idols were worshipped in

Not to be planted near God's altar

Of Canaanites, to be destroyed

Often on tops of hills

Old Testament Quotes About Groves (16)

“Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.”

Deuteronomy 16:21KJV

“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.”

Judges 3:7KJV

“And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it: even: or, and”

Judges 6:25KJV

“And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. rock: Heb. strong place in the ordered: or, in an orderly manner”

Judges 6:26KJV

“Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.”

Judges 6:27KJV

“And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.”

Judges 6:28KJV

“For he built up again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared up altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.”

2 Kings 21:3KJV

“And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.”

2 Kings 21:4KJV

“And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.”

2 Kings 21:5KJV

“And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”

2 Kings 21:6KJV

“And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:”

2 Kings 21:7KJV

“For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.”

Isaiah 1:29KJV

“And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. images: or, sun images”

Isaiah 17:8KJV

“By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. images: or, sun images”

Isaiah 27:9KJV

“Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves by the green trees upon the high hills.”

Jeremiah 17:2KJV

“And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities . cities: or, enemies”

Micah 5:14KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Groves in the Bible

What does the Bible say about groves?

The Bible contains 16 verses about groves, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding groves through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about groves?

There are 16 Bible verses about groves 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 groves?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about groves?

Groves is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.