Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Breaking Curses?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Breaking Curses in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about breaking curses. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Breaking Curses
- 1Genesis 12:3
“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
KJV - 2Exodus 20:5
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;”
KJV - 3Numbers 14:18
“The LORD is longsuffering , and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 5:9
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,”
KJV - 5Deuteronomy 28:1
“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”
KJV - 6Proverbs 26:2
“As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
KJV - 8John 14:26
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
KJV - 9Romans 8:2
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breaking Curses? (7 Verses)
“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;”
“The LORD is longsuffering , and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.”
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,”
“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”
“As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.”
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Breaking Curses? (5 Verses)
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Breaking Curses
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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 breaking curses. 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 breaking curses 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 breaking curses 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 breaking curses needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about breaking curses 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 breaking curses, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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