Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Other Gods?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Other Gods in the Bible

Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about other gods. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.

10
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Other Gods

  1. 1
    Exodus 15:11
    Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 20:1
    And God spake all these words, saying,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 20:3
    Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 23:13
    And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 6:14
    Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 32:17
    They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. not to: or, which were not God
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 44:6
    Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 7:9
    Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 3:19
    And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
    KJV
  10. 10
    John 14:6
    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
    KJV

Subtopics of Other Gods

having other gods
serving other gods

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

Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?
And God spake all these words, saying,
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;
They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. not to: or, which were not God
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

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

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Other Gods

  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 other gods. 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 other gods 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 other gods 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 other gods needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about other gods 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 other gods, 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 other gods?
Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about other gods. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic. The Bible contains 10 key verses about other gods spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about other gods are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about other gods compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about other gods?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about other gods is Exodus 15:11 — "Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?"
Where in the Bible does it talk about other gods?
Other Gods 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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