Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Evidence?

26 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Evidence in the Bible

What does the Bible say about evidence? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

26
Total Verses
18
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Evidence

  1. 1
    Genesis 2:7
    And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 20:16
    Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 23:1
    Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 23:7
    Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 5:1
    And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Leviticus 24:14
    Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Numbers 35:30
    Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Deuteronomy 17:6
    At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 17:7
    The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 19:15
    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
    KJV

Subtopics of Evidence

LAWS CONCERNING
SELF-CRIMINATING
Laws concerning

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Evidence? (18 Verses)

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.
Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.
Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.
One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; that: or, falling away
Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;
And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you.
And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.
And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Evidence? (8 Verses)

But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

How to Study What the Bible Says About Evidence

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

  • Share what you have learned about evidence 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 evidence, 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 evidence?
What does the Bible say about evidence? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 26 key verses about evidence spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about evidence are there?
There are 26 key Bible verses about evidence compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about evidence?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about evidence is Genesis 2:7 — "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: H..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about evidence?
Evidence is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 26 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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