
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.
Top 10 Verses About Crazy
- 1Deuteronomy 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 - 2Proverbs 23:33
“Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.”
KJV - 3Ecclesiastes 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 - 4Jeremiah 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 - 5John 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.”
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- 7Acts 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 - 8Acts 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 - 9Acts 26:25
“But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.”
KJV - 10Romans 1:1
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
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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
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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 crazy. 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 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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