Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Teeth?
20 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Teeth in the Bible
What does the Bible say about teeth? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Teeth
- 1Job 16:9
“He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.”
KJV - 2Psalms 1:1
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked”
KJV - 3Psalms 3:7
“Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.”
KJV - 4
- 5Psalms 37:12
“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”
KJV - 6Psalms 81:10
“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
KJV - 7Psalms 112:10
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 10:26
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 41:15
“Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. teeth: Heb. mouths”
KJV - 10Lamentations 2:16
“All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Teeth? (11 Verses)
“He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.”
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked”
“Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.”
“With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.”
“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth”
“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
“The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.”
“As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.”
“Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff. teeth: Heb. mouths”
“All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it.”
“And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Teeth? (9 Verses)
“But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
“And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
“And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
“Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
“And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. cut: or, cut him off”
“And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
“And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. teareth: or, dasheth him”
“There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.”
“When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart , and they gnashed on him with their teeth.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Teeth
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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 teeth. 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 teeth 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 teeth 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 teeth needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about teeth 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 teeth, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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