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Bible Quotes About Guns

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

Scripture acknowledges the reality of conflict and the necessity of defense, as seen in Nehemiah where workers held weapons even while laboring. God equips His people with strength and skill for battle, teaching their hands to fight and granting victory over adversaries, as David praises in Psalms. At the same time, the sanctity of human life is emphasized, with God requiring accountability for the shedding of blood. Trust in the Lord’s deliverance is paramount, as He hears the cries of the righteous and rescues them from troubles, underscoring that reliance on God, not weapons alone, is essential.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Guns

Genesis 9:5 — “And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.”
Leviticus 26:1 — “Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: o...”
Nehemiah 4:17 — “They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.”
Psalms 18:39 — “For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow”
Psalms 34:17 — “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalms 144:1 — “A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”
Proverbs 25:26 — “A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
Ecclesiastes 9:18 — “Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
Matthew 10:28 — “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
Matthew 26:52 — “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”

Old Testament Quotes About Guns (8)

“And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.”

Genesis 9:5KJV

“Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: or, pillar image of: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”

Leviticus 26:1KJV

“They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.”

Nehemiah 4:17KJV

“For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow”

Psalms 18:39KJV

“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”

Psalms 34:17KJV

“A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”

Psalms 144:1KJV

“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”

Proverbs 25:26KJV

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”

Ecclesiastes 9:18KJV

New Testament Quotes About Guns (6)

“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Matthew 10:28KJV

“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”

Matthew 26:52KJV

“When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:”

Luke 11:21KJV

“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”

Luke 22:36KJV

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

Romans 12:19KJV

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

Romans 13:4KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Guns in the Bible

What does the Bible say about guns?

The Bible contains 14 verses about guns, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding guns through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about guns?

There are 14 Bible verses about guns 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 guns?

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

Where in the Bible does it talk about guns?

Guns 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.