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What Does the Bible Say About Hinnom?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Hinnom in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about hinnom. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hinnom, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Hinnom

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    Joshua 15:8
    And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 18:16
    And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Nehemiah 11:30
    Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 22:1
    The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 22:5
    For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Jeremiah 7:31
    And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart. came: Heb. came it upon my heart
    KJV
  7. 7
    Jeremiah 7:32
    Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 19:2
    And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which is by the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that I shall tell thee, the east: Heb. the sun gate
    KJV
  9. 9
    Jeremiah 19:4
    Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;
    KJV
  10. 10
    Jeremiah 19:6
    Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.
    KJV

Subtopics of Hinnom

A valley west and southwest of Jerusalem
Children offered in sacrifice
Possibly identical with the valley of the vision
Children offered in sacrifice in
Possibly identical with Valley of Vision

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hinnom? (11 Verses)

And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:
And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,
Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?
For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.
And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart. came: Heb. came it upon my heart
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.
And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which is by the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that I shall tell thee, the east: Heb. the sun gate
Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.
And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Hinnom

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

  • Share what you have learned about hinnom 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 hinnom, 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 hinnom?
Discover 11 Bible verses about hinnom. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hinnom, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about hinnom spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about hinnom are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about hinnom compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about hinnom?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about hinnom is Joshua 15:8 — "And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the to..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about hinnom?
Hinnom is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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