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What Does the Bible Say About Eunuch?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Eunuch in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about eunuch. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on eunuch, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
13
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Eunuch

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 23:1
    He that is wounded in the stones , or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Isaiah 56:3
    Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 56:4
    For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 56:5
    Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Jeremiah 38:7
    Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 38:8
    Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king, saying,
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 38:9
    My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. he is like: Heb. he will die
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 38:10
    Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. with thee: Heb. in thine hand
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 38:11
    So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the king under the treasury, and took thence old cast clouts and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into the dungeon to Jeremiah.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jeremiah 38:12
    And Ebedmelech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes under the cords. And Jeremiah did so.
    KJV

Subtopics of Eunuch

General scriptures concerning
Prohibited from certain privileges of the congregation
Influential court officials
Those who voluntarily became (continent, probably) for the kingdom of heaven's sake
Baptism of the Ethiopian
General references

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eunuch? (13 Verses)

He that is wounded in the stones , or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.
For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;
Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king, saying,
My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. he is like: Heb. he will die
Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. with thee: Heb. in thine hand
So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the king under the treasury, and took thence old cast clouts and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into the dungeon to Jeremiah.
And Ebedmelech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes under the cords. And Jeremiah did so.
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. were near: Heb. saw the face of the king principal: or, scribe of the captain of the host
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eunuch? (5 Verses)

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Eunuch

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

  • Share what you have learned about eunuch 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 eunuch, 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 eunuch?
Discover 18 Bible verses about eunuch. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on eunuch, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about eunuch spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about eunuch are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about eunuch compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about eunuch?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about eunuch is Deuteronomy 23:1 — "He that is wounded in the stones , or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD."
Where in the Bible does it talk about eunuch?
Eunuch is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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