Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Superstition?
22 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Superstition in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about superstition. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
22
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
15
New Testament
Top 10 Verses About Superstition
- 1Leviticus 19:31
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 4:19
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
KJV - 3Deuteronomy 18:10
“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
KJV - 4Jeremiah 44:17
“But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil. queen: or, frame of heaven victuals: Heb. bread”
KJV - 5Daniel 4:8
“But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying,”
KJV - 6Daniel 4:9
“O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.”
KJV - 7Jonah 1:4
“But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. sent out: Heb. cast forth was like: Heb. thought to be broken”
KJV - 8Matthew 8:34
“And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.”
KJV - 9Matthew 14:26
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
KJV - 10Mark 6:14
“And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.”
KJV
Subtopics of Superstition
superstitions
General scriptures concerning
INSTANCES OF
Israelites, supposing that their defeat in battle with the Philistines was due to their not having brought with them the ark of the covenant
Philistines, refusing to step on the threshold of the temple of Dagon after the image of Dagon had repeatedly fallen upon
The belief of the Syrians concerning the help of the gods
Jews, attributing their calamities to having ceased offering sacrifices to the Queen of Heaven
Nebuchadnezzar, supposing that the spirit of the gods was upon Daniel
The sailors who threw Jonah into the sea
The disciples, supposing they saw a ghost when Jesus came walking upon the lake
Herod Antipas, imagining that Jesus was actually John the Baptist risen from the dead
The Gadarenes (Gerasenes, Gergasenes), because Jesus expelled demons out of the man who lived among the tombs
The disciples who were frightened at the appearance of Peter
The Ephesians, in their sorceries
The people of the island of Melita (Malta), in assuming that Paul was some sort of god
General references
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Superstition? (7 Verses)
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
“But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil. queen: or, frame of heaven victuals: Heb. bread”
“But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying,”
Daniel 4:8KJV
“O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.”
Daniel 4:9KJV
“But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. sent out: Heb. cast forth was like: Heb. thought to be broken”
Jonah 1:4KJV
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Superstition? (15 Verses)
“And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.”
Matthew 8:34KJV
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying , It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”
“And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.”
Mark 6:14KJV
“But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.”
Mark 6:16KJV
“But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:”
Mark 6:49KJV
“For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
Mark 6:50KJV
“And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.”
Acts 12:14KJV
“And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.”
Acts 12:15KJV
“Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.”
Acts 19:13KJV
“But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.”
Acts 25:19KJV
“And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.”
Acts 28:3KJV
“Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while , and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.”
Acts 28:6KJV
“Howbeit then , when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.”
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”
“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, beguile: or, judge against you in a: Gr. being a voluntary in humility”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Superstition
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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 superstition. 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 superstition 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 superstition 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 superstition needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about superstition 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 superstition, 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 superstition?
Explore what the Bible says about superstition. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 22 key verses about superstition spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about superstition are there?
There are 22 key Bible verses about superstition compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about superstition?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about superstition is Leviticus 19:31 — "Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God."
Where in the Bible does it talk about superstition?
Superstition is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 22 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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