Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Hate?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Hate in the Bible
Discover 10 powerful Bible verses about hate. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
Top 8 Verses About Hate
- 1Leviticus 19:17
“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
KJV - 2Psalms 97:10
“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 4Proverbs 8:13
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
KJV - 5
- 6Proverbs 10:18
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
KJV - 7Matthew 10:22
“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”
KJV - 8
Subtopics of Hate
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hate? (6 Verses)
“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
“Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hate? (2 Verses)
“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.”
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Hate
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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 hate. 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 hate 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 hate 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 hate needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about hate 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 hate, 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 Hate?
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