Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Racial Discrimination?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Racial Discrimination in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about racial discrimination. This collection of 18 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Racial Discrimination
- 1Leviticus 19:33
“And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress”
KJV - 2Leviticus 19:34
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 10:17
“For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:”
KJV - 4
- 5Malachi 2:10
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
KJV - 6Matthew 7:12
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
KJV - 7
- 8John 13:34
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
KJV - 9Acts 10:34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
KJV - 10Acts 17:26
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Racial Discrimination? (5 Verses)
“And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. vex: or, oppress”
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
“For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:”
“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Racial Discrimination? (12 Verses)
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number , of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Racial Discrimination
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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 racial discrimination. 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 racial discrimination 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 racial discrimination 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 racial discrimination needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about racial discrimination 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 racial discrimination, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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