Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Sexual Assault?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Sexual Assault in the Bible
What does the Bible say about sexual assault? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Sexual Assault
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- 2Genesis 34:1
“And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.”
KJV - 3Psalms 9:9
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place”
KJV - 4Psalms 11:5
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
KJV - 5Psalms 55:23
“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. bloody: Heb. men of bloods and deceit shall: Heb. shall not half their days”
KJV - 6Psalms 72:4
“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”
KJV - 7Psalms 82:3
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
KJV - 8Ecclesiastes 4:1
“So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. side: Heb. hand”
KJV - 9Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
KJV - 10Isaiah 10:1
“Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; that write: or, to the writers that write grievousness”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sexual Assault? (13 Verses)
“The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.”
“And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.”
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place”
“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. bloody: Heb. men of bloods and deceit shall: Heb. shall not half their days”
“He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.”
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
“So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. side: Heb. hand”
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
“Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; that write: or, to the writers that write grievousness”
“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? the heavy: Heb. the bundles of the yoke oppressed: Heb. broken”
“For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right. a bribe: or, a ransom”
“Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sexual Assault? (5 Verses)
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted , to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
“So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Sexual Assault
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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 sexual assault. 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 sexual assault 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 sexual assault 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 sexual assault needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about sexual assault 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 sexual assault, 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 Sexual Assault?
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