Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Ugly People?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Ugly People in the Bible
What does the Bible say about ugly people? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Ugly People
- 1Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
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- 3Psalms 139:14
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
KJV - 4Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 5Proverbs 11:22
“As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from”
KJV - 6Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 7Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
KJV - 8Isaiah 53:2
“For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.”
KJV - 9Matthew 23:27
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.”
KJV - 10John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ugly People? (8 Verses)
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
“For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ugly People? (5 Verses)
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Ugly People
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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 ugly people. 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 ugly people 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 ugly people 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 ugly people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about ugly people 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 ugly people, 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 Ugly People?
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