Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Hitting?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Hitting in the Bible
Discover 18 powerful Bible verses about hitting. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Hitting
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- 3Deuteronomy 22:6
“If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:”
KJV - 4Psalms 11:5
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 10:1
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 22:15
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 23:13
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
KJV - 9John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
KJV - 10John 18:1
“When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hitting? (8 Verses)
“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
“And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:”
“If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:”
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hitting? (7 Verses)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.”
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“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 Hitting
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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 hitting. 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 hitting 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 hitting 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 hitting needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about hitting 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 hitting, 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 Hitting?
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