Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Obsessive Love?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Obsessive Love in the Bible
What does the Bible say about obsessive love? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Obsessive Love
- 1Genesis 29:18
“And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.”
KJV - 2Genesis 29:20
“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”
KJV - 3Genesis 34:1
“And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
KJV - 5Proverbs 6:25
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 6:34
“For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 27:4
“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Wrath: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing envy: or, jealousy?”
KJV - 8Hosea 2:19
“And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.”
KJV - 9Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
KJV - 10Luke 14:26
“If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obsessive Love? (8 Verses)
“And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.”
“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”
“And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.”
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
“For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.”
“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Wrath: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing envy: or, jealousy?”
“And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obsessive Love? (5 Verses)
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
“If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.”
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Obsessive Love
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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 obsessive love. 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 obsessive love 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 obsessive love 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 obsessive love needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about obsessive love 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 obsessive love, 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 Obsessive Love?
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