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What Does the Bible Say About Sacrilege?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Sacrilege in the Bible

Discover 12 Bible verses about sacrilege. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sacrilege, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

12
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Sacrilege

  1. 1
    Genesis 25:33
    And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 10:1
    And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 19:8
    Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 3:4
    And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Numbers 16:40
    To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger , which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 21:12
    And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 21:13
    And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Luke 19:45
    And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein , and them that bought;
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 2:14
    And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Corinthians 3:17
    If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. defile: or, destroy
    KJV

Subtopics of Sacrilege

Forbidden
INSTANCES OF
Esau sells his birthright
Nadab and Abihu offer "strange" (unauthorized) fire
Of Uzzah
Of Uzziah
Of Korah and his group
Of the people of Beth-shemesh
Of Ahaz
Of the money-exchangers in the temple
Of those who profaned the Lord' s Supper

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sacrilege? (5 Verses)

And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father.
To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger , which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sacrilege? (7 Verses)

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein , and them that bought;
And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. defile: or, destroy
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; which: or, as much as in you is

How to Study What the Bible Says About Sacrilege

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

  • Share what you have learned about sacrilege 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 sacrilege, 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 sacrilege?
Discover 12 Bible verses about sacrilege. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sacrilege, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 12 key verses about sacrilege spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about sacrilege are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about sacrilege compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about sacrilege?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about sacrilege is Genesis 25:33 — "And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob."
Where in the Bible does it talk about sacrilege?
Sacrilege is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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