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What Does the Bible Say About Obelisks?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Obelisks in the Bible

What does the Bible say about obelisks? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

10
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Obelisks

  1. 1
    Exodus 20:4
    “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:”
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 23:24
    “Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.”
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 26:1
    “Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: or, pillar image of: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 7:5
    “But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars”
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 12:3
    “And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. overthrow: Heb. break down”
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 16:22
    “Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the LORD thy God hateth. image: or, statue, or, pillar”
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 19:19
    “In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.”
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 43:13
    “He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire. images: Heb. statues, or, standing images Bethshemesh: or, The house of the sun”
    KJV
  9. 9
    Acts 17:22
    “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites”
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 17:23
    “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. devotions: or, gods that ye worship”
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obelisks? (8 Verses)

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:”
“Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.”
“Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: or, pillar image of: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”
“But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars”
“And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. overthrow: Heb. break down”
“Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the LORD thy God hateth. image: or, statue, or, pillar”
“In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.”
“He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire. images: Heb. statues, or, standing images Bethshemesh: or, The house of the sun”

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obelisks? (2 Verses)

“Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites”
“For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. devotions: or, gods that ye worship”

How to Study What the Bible Says About Obelisks

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about obelisks. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about obelisks 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 obelisks 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 obelisks needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about obelisks 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 obelisks, 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 obelisks?
What does the Bible say about obelisks? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about obelisks spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about obelisks are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about obelisks compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about obelisks?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about obelisks is Exodus 20:4 — "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in t..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about obelisks?
Obelisks is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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