Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Carving?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Carving in the Bible

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

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Carving

  1. 1
    Exodus 31:5
    And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 7:5
    But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 74:6
    But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Proverbs 7:16
    I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 44:9
    They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. delectable: Heb. desirable
    KJV
  6. 6
    Isaiah 44:10
    Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for nothing?
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 44:11
    Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of men: let them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall fear, and they shall be ashamed together.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 44:12
    The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. with the tongs: or, with an axe
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 44:13
    The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the house.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 44:14
    He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish it. strengtheneth: or, taketh courage
    KJV

Subtopics of Carving

Woodwork of the temple was decorated with carvings of flowers, cherubim, and palm trees
Beds decorated with
Idols manufactured by
Persons skilled in
Bezaleel
Hiram

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Carving? (16 Verses)

And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars
But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers.
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. delectable: Heb. desirable
Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for nothing?
Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of men: let them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall fear, and they shall be ashamed together.
The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. with the tongs: or, with an axe
The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the house.
He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish it. strengtheneth: or, taketh courage
Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.
He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:
And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.
Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.
What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? maker of: Heb. fashioner of his fashion
Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Carving

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about carving. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about carving 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 carving 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 carving needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about carving 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 carving, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about carving?
Discover 16 Bible verses about carving. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on carving, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about carving spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about carving are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about carving compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about carving?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about carving is Exodus 31:5 — "And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship."
Where in the Bible does it talk about carving?
Carving 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.

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