Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Lesbians?
6 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Lesbians in the Bible
What does the Bible say about lesbians? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 6 Verses About Lesbians
- 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;”
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- 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 - 4Matthew 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 - 5Romans 1:18
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”
KJV - 6Romans 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 Lesbians? (3 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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lesbians? (3 Verses)
“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”
“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:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Lesbians
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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 lesbians. 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 lesbians 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 lesbians 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 lesbians needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about lesbians 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 lesbians, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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