Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Escape?

24 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Escape in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about escape. This collection of 4 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

24
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Escape

  1. 1
    Genesis 3:7
    And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 3:8
    And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 3:9
    And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 3:10
    And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 3:11
    And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 4:9
    And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 4:10
    And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. blood: Heb. bloods
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 4:11
    And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 19:17
    And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Job 34:21
    For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
    KJV

Subtopics of Escape

NONE, FROM THE JUDGMENTS OF GOD
None from the judgments of God

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Escape? (12 Verses)

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. blood: Heb. bloods
And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;
And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory?

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Escape? (12 Verses)

Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Watch ye therefore, and pray always , that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child ; and they shall not escape.
For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

How to Study What the Bible Says About Escape

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

  • Share what you have learned about escape 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 escape, 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 escape?
Explore what the Bible says about escape. This collection of 4 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 24 key verses about escape spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about escape are there?
There are 24 key Bible verses about escape compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about escape?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about escape is Genesis 3:7 — "And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or,..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about escape?
Escape is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 24 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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