Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Trespass?

17 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Trespass in the Bible

Discover 17 Bible verses about trespass. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on trespass, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

17
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Trespass

  1. 1
    Exodus 21:28
    If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 21:29
    But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past , and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 21:30
    If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 21:31
    Whether he have gored a son, or have gored a daughter, according to this judgment shall it be done unto him.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 21:32
    If the ox shall push a manservant or a maidservant; he shall give unto their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 21:33
    And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein;
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 21:34
    The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 21:35
    And if one man's ox hurt another's, that he die; then they shall sell the live ox, and divide the money of it; and the dead ox also they shall divide.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Exodus 21:36
    Or if it be known that the ox hath used to push in time past , and his owner hath not kept him in; he shall surely pay ox for ox; and the dead shall be his own.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Exodus 22:9
    For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.
    KJV

Subtopics of Trespass

General scriptures concerning
Of an ox
Of a brother
A creditor must not enter a debtor' s house to seize a pledge
Trespass offering
Creditor shall not enter debtor's house to take a pledge
General references

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Trespass? (11 Verses)

If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.
But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past , and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.
If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
Whether he have gored a son, or have gored a daughter, according to this judgment shall it be done unto him.
If the ox shall push a manservant or a maidservant; he shall give unto their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.
And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein;
The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.
And if one man's ox hurt another's, that he die; then they shall sell the live ox, and divide the money of it; and the dead ox also they shall divide.
Or if it be known that the ox hath used to push in time past , and his owner hath not kept him in; he shall surely pay ox for ox; and the dead shall be his own.
For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.
When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his house to fetch his pledge. lend: Heb. lend the loan of any thing to, etc

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Trespass? (6 Verses)

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Trespass

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

  • Share what you have learned about trespass 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 trespass, 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 trespass?
Discover 17 Bible verses about trespass. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on trespass, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 17 key verses about trespass spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about trespass are there?
There are 17 key Bible verses about trespass compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about trespass?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about trespass is Exodus 21:28 — "If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about trespass?
Trespass is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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