Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Obesity?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Obesity in the Bible
Discover 19 powerful Bible verses about obesity. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Obesity
- 1Deuteronomy 21:20
“And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.”
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- 3Proverbs 23:20
“Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: of flesh: Heb. of their flesh”
KJV - 4Proverbs 25:16
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 25:27
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 28:7
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, feedeth gluttons”
KJV - 7Proverbs 30:8
“Remove far from me vanity and lies : give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient: Heb. of my allowance”
KJV - 8Isaiah 55:1
“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
KJV - 9Luke 21:34
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
KJV - 10Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obesity? (8 Verses)
“And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.”
“And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.”
“Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous eaters of flesh: of flesh: Heb. of their flesh”
“Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, feedeth gluttons”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies : give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient: Heb. of my allowance”
“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obesity? (7 Verses)
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
“(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:”
“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)”
“One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.”
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false: or, one who foments strife”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Obesity
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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 obesity. 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 obesity 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 obesity 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 obesity needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about obesity 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 obesity, 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 Obesity?
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