Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Crazy?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Crazy in the Bible

What does the Bible say about crazy? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

10
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Crazy

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 22:29
    Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Proverbs 23:33
    Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ecclesiastes 10:13
    The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. his talk: Heb. his mouth
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 29:26
    The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 3:16
    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 10:20
    And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
    KJV
  7. 7
    Acts 12:15
    And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Acts 26:24
    And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad .
    KJV
  9. 9
    Acts 26:25
    But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Romans 1:1
    Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Crazy? (4 Verses)

Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. his talk: Heb. his mouth
The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Crazy? (6 Verses)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad .
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Crazy

  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 crazy. 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 crazy 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 crazy 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 crazy needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about crazy 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 crazy, 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 crazy?
What does the Bible say about crazy? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about crazy spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about crazy are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about crazy compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about crazy?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about crazy is Deuteronomy 22:29 — "Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about crazy?
Crazy is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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