Here you will find all Bible passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Violence’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to really find all the verses and occurrences.
The term ‘Violence’ comes from 39 times in the Bible. In the following you will find all relevant Bible passages divided according to the corresponding book. Here are the Bible verses about ‘Violence’:
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Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Amos
They are incapable of honest deeds, saith the LORD, but they store up treasure in their palaces through iniquity and violence.
Amos 3:10
Ye think that the day of evil is far off, and draw near the throne of violence!
Amos 6:3
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Amos: 2
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Daniel
The violence of other animals also ceased; and their lifespan was determined for them by time and hour.
Daniel 7:12
But a scion of the same root from which it came shall take its place, and shall campaign against the army, yea, he shall enter the fortress of the north king, and shall use violence therein;
Daniel 11:7
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Daniel: 2
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Ezra
that they may search in the book of the memorials of your fathers; then you will find and learn in the Book of Memoirs that this city was rebellious and harmful to kings and governors, and that violence was committed in it from ancient times, which is why the city was also destroyed.
Ezra 4:15
and it was commanded by me that a search should be made; and it has been found that this city has rebelled against kings of old, and that rebellion and violence have been committed in it.
Ezra 4:19
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Ezra: 2
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Esther
And when the king returned from the garden by the house to the house where they had been drinking the wine, Haman was lying on the cushion on which Esther was sitting. Then said the king: Does he even want to do violence to the queen in my house? Scarcely had the word left the king’s mouth than they covered Haman’s face.
Esther 7:8
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Esther: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Ezekiel
Violence rises as a rod of ungodliness. Nothing will be left of them, neither in number nor in wealth, and no one will mourn for them.
Ezekiel 7:11
Then he said to me, Have you seen that, son of man? Is it too little for the house of Judah to do the abominations which they commit here, that they also fill the land with violence and provoke me to anger again and again? And behold, they hold green twigs to their noses!
Ezekiel 8:17
But his father, who committed violence and injustice, robbed his brother, and did what is not good among his people, behold, he shall die in his iniquity.
Ezekiel 18:18
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Ezekiel: 3
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Genesis / 1. Mose
Then God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them, and behold, I will destroy them together with the earth.
Genesis / 1. Mose 6:13
When Shechem the son of Hamor, the ruler of the Hevites, saw her, he took her and did her violence.
Genesis / 1. Mose 34:2
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Genesis / 1. Mose: 2
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Habakkuk
Why do you show me misery and look on in misery? Violence and crime are committed before my eyes, strife arises, and strife arises.
Habakkuk 1:3
It seeks only violence, its face is straight ahead, and it takes captives like sand.
Habakkuk 1:9
For the wickedness of Lebanon will be upon you, and the devastation of wild beasts will terrify you, because of the shed human blood, and because of the violence against the land, the city, and all its inhabitants.
Habakkuk 2:17
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Habakkuk: 3
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Job
you will be safe from the scourge of the tongue, and you will not fear violence when it comes;
Job 5:21
When I complain about violence, I receive no answer, and when I cry out for help, I find no justice.
Job 19:7
My dress changes because of their great violence, it encloses me like a shirt.
Job 30:18
Therefore, men of understanding, hear me: Far be it from God to indulge in violence, and from the Almighty to do iniquity;
Job 34:10
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Job: 4
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in 2. Samuel
my God is my rock where I hide, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my deliverer who delivers me from violence.
2. Samuel 22:3
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book 2. Samuel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Jeremiah
For thus hath the LORD of hosts commanded: Cut down trees, and raise a mound against Jerusalem. This is the city which shall be punished; for sheer violence is in their midst.
Jeremiah 6:6
As a well causes its waters to swell, so does their wickedness swell; one hears of violence and oppression in it; I have to witness constant suffering and abuse.
Jeremiah 6:7
For as often as I speak, I announce violence and destruction, so that the word of the LORD brings me derision and scorn all the time.
Jeremiah 20:8
For the land is full of adulterers, and the land mourns because of the curse; the desert meadows are dried up; their violence has become severe and they abuse their power.
Jeremiah 23:10
Thus says the LORD of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah suffer violence together, and all their captors hold them fast and will not let them go.
Jeremiah 50:33
Lest your hearts fail, and ye not fear the rumor that shall be heard in the land, when in one year this rumor and the next year that rumor shall come, and violence shall be committed, and ruler shall rise up against ruler.
Jeremiah 51:46
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Jeremiah: 6
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Isaiah
Behold, the Sovereign, the LORD of hosts, cut down the branches with terrible violence; the tall will be cut down and the lofty humiliated!
Isaiah 10:33
Therefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel: Because ye reject this word, and rely upon violence and perversion, and lean upon it,
Isaiah 30:12
Behold, they have become like stubble which the fire has burned up; they will not save their souls from the violence of the flames; there will be no embers to warm oneself by, and no stove to sit by.
Isaiah 47:14
Their weave is not for clothing, and their knitting cannot be covered; for their works are iniquities, and violence is in their hands.
Isaiah 59:6
No more violence will be heard of in your land, nor of harm and desolation within your borders; but your walls shall be called “salvation” and your gates “praise.”
Isaiah 60:18
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Isaiah: 5
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Malachi
For I hate divorce, saith the LORD God of Israel, and to cover one’s robe with violence, saith the LORD of hosts; therefore be on guard in your spirit and do not be unfaithful!
Malachi 2:16
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Malachi: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Matthew
But from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and those who use violence seize it.
Matthew 11:12
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Matthew: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Ecclesiastes
For violence deceives the wise, and corruption corrupts the heart.
Ecclesiastes 7:7
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Ecclesiastes: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Psalms
(H22-21) Deliver my soul from the sword, deliver me lonely from the violence of the dogs!
Psalms 22:31
(H55-10) Confound them, O LORD, divide their tongues, for I see violence and strife in the city!
Psalms 55:20
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Psalms: 2
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Judges
Then the children of Israel cried out to the LORD; for he had nine hundred iron chariots, and he used violence against the children of Israel twenty years.
Judges 4:3
Scriptures related to Violence in the biblical book Judges: 1
Bible passages with ‘Violence’ in Proverbs
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:11
The violence of the wicked takes them away; because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:7
Number of the word / term ‘Violence’ in Proverbs: 2
These Bible verses are from a 1951 translation of the Royalty Free Schlachter Translation.
Number of Bible verses found on the topic: 39
