
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Adulterers?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Adulterers in the Bible
Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about adulterers. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Adulterers
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- 2Leviticus 20:10
“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
KJV - 3Leviticus 20:13
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
KJV - 4Leviticus 21:9
“And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.”
KJV - 5Deuteronomy 22:21
“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 6:24
“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. of the: or, of the strange tongue”
KJV - 7Proverbs 6:32
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
KJV - 8Matthew 5:27
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
KJV - 9Ephesians 5:33
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
KJV - 10Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Adulterers? (7 Verses)
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
“And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.”
“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”
“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. of the: or, of the strange tongue”
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Adulterers? (3 Verses)
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Adulterers
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about adulterers. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about adulterers and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about adulterers is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on adulterers needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about adulterers with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about adulterers, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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