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Bible Verses About self-defense

9 key scriptures

Explore what the Bible says about self-defense. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Exodus 22:2
King James (KJV)If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

9 Key Scriptures

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
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.
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
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. house: or, kindred
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
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.
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
Thou shalt not kill.

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