Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Prison’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Prison’ occurs 98 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Genesis
Genesis 39:20 And he delivered Joseph into prison, where the prisoners of the king were kept, and he was enclosed in that place.Genesis 39:20
Genesis 39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and, having mercy on him, he gave him favor in the sight of the leader of the prison,Genesis 39:21
Genesis 40:3 sent them to the prison of the leader of the military, in which Joseph also was a prisoner.Genesis 40:3
Genesis 40:4 But the keeper of the prison delivered them to Joseph, who ministered to them also. Some little time passed by, while they were held in custody.Genesis 40:4
Genesis 40:14 Only remember me, when it will be well with you, and do me this mercy, to suggest to Pharaoh to lead me out of this prison.Genesis 40:14
Genesis 41:10 The king, being angry with his servants, ordered me and the chief miller of grain to be forced into the prison of the leader of the military.Genesis 41:10
Genesis 41:14 Immediately, by the king’s authority, Joseph was led out of prison, and they shaved him. And changing his apparel, they presented him to him.Genesis 41:14
Genesis 42:18 Then, on the third day, he brought them out of prison, and he said: “Do as I have said, and you will live. For I fear God.Genesis 42:18
Genesis 42:19 If you are peaceful, let one of your brothers be bound in prison. Then you may go away and carry the grain that you have bought to your houses.Genesis 42:19
Number of the word / term Prison in Genesis: 9
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Exodus
Exodus 12:29 Then it happened, in the middle of the night: the Lord struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the captive woman who was in prison, and all the firstborn of the cattle.Exodus 12:29
Number of the word / term Prison in Exodus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Leviticus
Leviticus 24:12 And they sent him to prison, until they might know what the Lord would command,Leviticus 24:12
Number of the word / term Prison in Leviticus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Numbers
Numbers 15:34 And they enclosed him in a prison, not knowing what they should do with him.Numbers 15:34
Number of the word / term Prison in Numbers: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Judges
Judges 16:21 And when the Philistines had seized him, they immediately plucked out his eyes. And they led him, bound in chains, to Gaza. And enclosing him in a prison, they made him work a millstone.Judges 16:21
Judges 16:25 And rejoicing in their celebration, having now taken food, they instructed that Samson be called, and that he be mocked before them. And having been brought from prison, he was mocked before them. And they caused him to stand between two pillars.Judges 16:25
Number of the word / term Prison in Judges: 2
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book 1 Kings
1 Kings 22:27 And tell them: ‘Thus says the king: Put this man in prison, and sustain him with the bread of affliction, and with the water of distress, until I return in peace.’ ”1 Kings 22:27
Number of the word / term Prison in 1 Kings: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book 2 Kings
2 Kings 14:26 For the Lord saw the exceedingly bitter affliction of Israel, and that they were being consumed, even to those who were enclosed in prison, and even to the least ones, and that there was no one who would help Israel.2 Kings 14:26
2 Kings 17:4 And when the king of the Assyrians discovered that Hoshea, striving to rebel, had sent messengers to Sais, to the king of Egypt, so as not to present the tribute to the king of the Assyrians, as he had been accustomed to do each year, he besieged him. And having been bound, he cast him into prison.2 Kings 17:4
2 Kings 25:27 Truly, it happened that, in the thirty-seventh year of the transmigration of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, Evilmerodach, the king of Babylon, in the year when he had begun to reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, from prison.2 Kings 25:27
2 Kings 25:29 And he changed his garments that he had worn in prison. And he ate bread before him always, during all the days of his life.2 Kings 25:29
Number of the word / term Prison in 2 Kings: 4
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 16:10 And Asa was angry against the seer, and he ordered him to be sent into prison. For indeed, he had been very indignant over this. And in that time, he put to death very many of the people.2 Chronicles 16:10
2 Chronicles 18:26 And you shall say: ‘Thus says the king: Send this man to prison, and give to him a little bread and a little water, until I return in peace.’ ”2 Chronicles 18:26
Number of the word / term Prison in 2 Chronicles: 2
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Ezra
Ezra 7:26 And any one who will not diligently keep the law of your God, and the law of the king, judgment shall be upon him, either to death, or to exile, or to the confiscation of his goods, or certainly to prison.”Ezra 7:26
Number of the word / term Prison in Ezra: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Nehemiah
Nehemiah 3:25 Palal, the son of Uzai, built, opposite the bend and the tower that projects from the high house of the king, that is, into the court of the prison. After him, Pedaiah, the son of Parosh, built.Nehemiah 3:25
Number of the word / term Prison in Nehemiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 4:14 For sometimes, one goes forth from prison and chains, to a kingdom, while another, born to kingly power, is consumed by need.Ecclesiastes 4:14
Number of the word / term Prison in Ecclesiastes: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Isaiah
Isaiah 14:17 who made the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who would not even open a prison for his prisoners?’ ”Isaiah 14:17
Isaiah 24:22 And they will be gathered together like the gathering of one bundle into a pit. And they will be enclosed in that place, as in a prison. And after many days, they will be visited.Isaiah 24:22
Isaiah 42:7 so that you may open the eyes of the blind, and lead out the prisoner from confinement and those sitting in darkness from the house of incarceration.Isaiah 42:7
Number of the word / term Prison in Isaiah: 3
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Jeremiah
Jeremiah 29:26 ‘The Lord has made you priest in place of Jehoiada, the priest, so that you would be the ruler in the house of the Lord over every man who raves and prophesies, to send him to the stocks and to prison.Jeremiah 29:26
Jeremiah 32:2 It was then that the army of the king of Babylon besieged Jerusalem. And Jeremiah, the prophet, was confined to the atrium of the prison, which was in the house of the king of Judah.Jeremiah 32:2
Jeremiah 32:8 And in accord with the word of the Lord, Hanamel, the son of my uncle, came to me, to the entrance of the prison, and he said to me: ‘Take possession of my field, which is in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. For the right of inheritance is yours, and as the next of kin you may possess it.’ Then I understood that this was the word of the Lord.Jeremiah 32:8
Jeremiah 32:12 And I gave the deed of possession to Baruch, the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of Hanamel, the son of my uncle, in the sight of the witnesses who had been recorded in the book of the purchase, and in the sight of all the Jews who were sitting in the atrium of the prison.Jeremiah 32:12
Jeremiah 33:1 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still confined to the atrium of the prison, saying:Jeremiah 33:1
Jeremiah 37:4 Now Jeremiah was walking freely in the midst of the people. For they had not yet sent him into the custody of the prison.Jeremiah 37:4
Jeremiah 37:15 Therefore, the leaders were angry with Jeremiah, and so they beat him and sent him to the prison that was in the house of Jonathan, the scribe. For he was the chief over the prison.Jeremiah 37:15
Jeremiah 37:16 And so Jeremiah went into the house of the prison and into a dungeon. And Jeremiah sat there for many days.Jeremiah 37:16
Jeremiah 37:21 Then king Zedekiah instructed that Jeremiah be confined to the vestibule of the prison, and that they should give him a twist of bread daily, along with stew, until all the bread in the city had been consumed. And Jeremiah remained at the entrance of the prison.Jeremiah 37:21
Jeremiah 38:6 Therefore, they took Jeremiah and cast him into the pit of Malchiah, the son of Amelech, which was at the entrance to the prison. And they lowered Jeremiah by ropes into the pit, in which there was no water, but only mud. And so Jeremiah descended into the mire.Jeremiah 38:6
Jeremiah 38:13 And they pulled up Jeremiah with the ropes, and they led him away from the pit. And Jeremiah remained in the vestibule of the prison.Jeremiah 38:13
Jeremiah 38:28 Yet truly, Jeremiah remained at the entrance of the prison, until the day when Jerusalem was seized. And it happened that Jerusalem was captured.Jeremiah 38:28
Jeremiah 39:14 and they took Jeremiah from the vestibule of the prison, and they delivered him to Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, so that he could enter a house and live among the people.Jeremiah 39:14
Jeremiah 39:15 But the word of the Lord had come to Jeremiah, when he had been confined to the vestibule of the prison, saying: “Go, and speak to Ebedmelech, the Ethiopian, saying:Jeremiah 39:15
Jeremiah 52:11 And he plucked out the eyes of Zedekiah, and he bound him with shackles, and the king of Babylon led him away to Babylon, and he placed him in the prison house, even until the day of his death.Jeremiah 52:11
Jeremiah 52:31 And it happened that, in the thirty-seventh year of the transmigration of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-fifth of the month, Evilmerodach, the king of Babylon, in the very first year of his reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, and he brought him out of the prison house.Jeremiah 52:31
Jeremiah 52:33 And he changed his prison garments, and he ate bread in his sight always, all the days of his life.Jeremiah 52:33
Number of the word / term Prison in Jeremiah: 17
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Ezekiel
Ezekiel 19:9 And they put him into a cage; they led him in chains to the king of Babylon. And they cast him into a prison, so that his voice would no longer be heard upon the mountains of Israel.Ezekiel 19:9
Number of the word / term Prison in Ezekiel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 5:25 Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are still on the way with him, lest perhaps the adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown in prison.Matthew 5:25
Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard, in prison, about the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to him,Matthew 11:2
Matthew 14:3 For Herod had apprehended John, and bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother.Matthew 14:3
Matthew 14:10 And he sent and beheaded John in prison.Matthew 14:10
Matthew 18:30 But he was not willing. Instead, he went out and had him sent to prison, until he would repay the debt.Matthew 18:30
Matthew 25:36 naked, and you covered me; sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.’Matthew 25:36
Matthew 25:39 Or when did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit to you?’Matthew 25:39
Matthew 25:43 I was a stranger and you did not take me in; naked, and you did not cover me; sick and in prison, and you did not visit me.’Matthew 25:43
Matthew 25:44 Then they will also answer him, saying: ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?’Matthew 25:44
Matthew 27:15 Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.Matthew 27:15
Matthew 27:16 And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.Matthew 27:16
Number of the word / term Prison in Matthew: 11
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Mark
Mark 6:17 For Herod himself had sent to capture John, and had chained him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip; for he had married her.Mark 6:17
Mark 6:28 And he beheaded him in prison, and he brought his head on a platter. And he gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it her mother.Mark 6:28
Number of the word / term Prison in Mark: 2
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Luke
Luke 3:20 added this also, above all else: that he confined John to prison.Luke 3:20
Luke 12:58 So, when you are going with your adversary to the ruler, while you are on the way, make an effort to be freed from him, lest perhaps he may lead you to the judge, and the judge may deliver you to the officer, and the officer may cast you into prison.Luke 12:58
Luke 22:33 And he said to him, “Lord, I am prepared to go with you, even to prison and to death.”Luke 22:33
Luke 23:19 Now he had been cast into prison because of a certain sedition that occurred in the city and for murder.Luke 23:19
Luke 23:25 Then he released for them the one who had been cast into prison for murder and sedition, whom they were requesting. Yet truly, Jesus he handed over to their will.Luke 23:25
Number of the word / term Prison in Luke: 5
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book John
John 3:24 For John had not yet been cast into prison.John 3:24
Number of the word / term Prison in John: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Acts
Acts 5:18 And they laid hands on the Apostles, and they placed them in the common prison.Acts 5:18
Acts 5:19 But in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying,Acts 5:19
Acts 5:21 And when they had heard this, they entered the temple at first light, and they were teaching. Then the high priest, and those who were with him, approached, and they called together the council and all the elders of the sons of Israel. And they sent to the prison to have them brought.Acts 5:21
Acts 5:22 But when the attendants had arrived, and, upon opening the prison, had not found them, they returned and reported to them,Acts 5:22
Acts 5:23 saying: “We found the prison certainly locked up with all diligence, and the guards standing before the door. But upon opening it, we found no one within.”Acts 5:23
Acts 5:25 But someone arrived and reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you placed in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”Acts 5:25
Acts 8:3 Then Saul was laying waste to the Church by entering throughout the houses, and dragging away men and women, and committing them to prison.Acts 8:3
Acts 12:4 So when he had apprehended him, he sent him into prison, handing him over into the custody of four groups of four soldiers, intending to produce him to the people after the Passover.Acts 12:4
Acts 12:5 And so Peter was detained in prison. But prayers were being made without ceasing, by the Church, to God on his behalf.Acts 12:5
Acts 12:6 And when Herod was ready to produce him, in that same night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, and was bound with two chains. And there were guards in front of the door, guarding the prison.Acts 12:6
Acts 12:17 But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he explained how the Lord had led him away from prison. And he said, “Inform James and those brothers.” And going out, he went away to another place.Acts 12:17
Acts 16:23 And when they had inflicted many scourges on them, they cast them into prison, instructing the guard to watch them diligently.Acts 16:23
Acts 16:24 And since he had received this kind of order, he cast them into the interior prison cell, and he restricted their feet with stocks.Acts 16:24
Acts 16:26 Yet truly, there was a sudden earthquake, so great that the foundations of the prison were moved. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bindings of everyone were released.Acts 16:26
Acts 16:27 Then the prison guard, having been jarred awake, and seeing the doors of the prison open, drew his sword and intended to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had fled.Acts 16:27
Acts 16:36 But the prison guard reported these words to Paul: “The magistrates have sent to have you released. Now therefore, depart. Go in peace.”Acts 16:36
Acts 16:37 But Paul said to them: “They have beaten us publicly, though we were not condemned. They have cast men who are Romans into prison. And now they would drive us away secretly? Not so. Instead, let them come forward,Acts 16:37
Acts 16:40 And they went away from the prison and entered into the house of Lydia. And having seen the brothers, they consoled them, and then they set out.Acts 16:40
Acts 22:19 And I said: ‘Lord, they know that I am beating and enclosing in prison, throughout every synagogue, those who have believed in you.Acts 22:19
Acts 23:18 And indeed, he took him and led him to the tribune, and he said, “Paul, the prisoner, asked me to lead this young man to you, since he has something to say to you.”Acts 23:18
Acts 24:27 Then, when two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus. And since Felix wanted to show particular favor to the Jews, he left Paul behind as a prisoner.Acts 24:27
Acts 25:14 And since they remained there for many days, Festus spoke to the king about Paul, saying: “A certain man was left behind as a prisoner by Felix.Acts 25:14
Acts 25:27 For it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner and not to indicate the accusations set against him.”Acts 25:27
Acts 26:10 This is also how I acted at Jerusalem. And so, I enclosed many holy persons in prison, having received authority from the leaders of the priests. And when they were to be killed, I brought the sentence.Acts 26:10
Acts 28:17 And after the third day, he called together the leaders of the Jews. And when they had convened, he said to them: “Noble brothers, I have done nothing against the people, nor against the customs of the fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.Acts 28:17
Number of the word / term Prison in Acts: 25
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Ephesians
Ephesians 3:1 By reason of this grace, I, Paul, am a prisoner of Jesus Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles.Ephesians 3:1
Ephesians 4:1 And so, as a prisoner in the Lord, I beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the vocation to which you have been called:Ephesians 4:1
Number of the word / term Prison in Ephesians: 2
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Colossians
Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, the near cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have received instructions, (if he comes to you, receive him)Colossians 4:10
Number of the word / term Prison in Colossians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book 2 Timothy
2 Timothy 1:8 And so, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, his prisoner. Instead, collaborate with the Gospel in accord with the virtue of God,2 Timothy 1:8
Number of the word / term Prison in 2 Timothy: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Philemon
Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, a brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow laborer,Philemon 1:1
Philemon 1:9 but I beg you instead, for the sake of charity, since you are so much like Paul: an old man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.Philemon 1:9
Number of the word / term Prison in Philemon: 2
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book 1 Peter
1 Peter 3:19 And in the Spirit, he preached to those who were in prison, going to those souls1 Peter 3:19
Number of the word / term Prison in 1 Peter: 1
Bible passages with ‘Prison’ in the book Revelation
Revelation 2:10 You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life.Revelation 2:10
Revelation 20:7 And when the thousand years will have been completed, Satan shall be released from his prison, and he will go out and seduce the nations which are upon the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog. And he will gather them together for battle, those whose number is like the sand of the sea.Revelation 20:7
Number of the word / term ‘Prison’ in Revelation: 2
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 98
