Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Gayness?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Gayness in the Bible
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about gayness. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Gayness
- 1Genesis 19:1
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”
KJV - 2
- 3Leviticus 20:13
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
KJV - 4Isaiah 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 - 5
- 6Matthew 19:4
“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”
KJV - 7Matthew 19:11
“But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.”
KJV - 8
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- 10Romans 1:26
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gayness? (4 Verses)
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
“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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gayness? (12 Verses)
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”
“But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.”
“And the second is like unto it , Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.”
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:”
“And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another ; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.”
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?”
“Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. strange: Gr. other”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Gayness
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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 gayness. 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 gayness 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 gayness 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 gayness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about gayness 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 gayness, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Gayness?
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