Overview
The Bible addresses escape across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation. Closely related themes include Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Adam, Cain and Abel.
Key Bible verses about escape
Old Testament
Genesis
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. blood: Heb. bloods
And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;
New Testament
1 Thessalonians
Hebrews
For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
Revelation
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
People in the Bible and escape
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying escape for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 3:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Adam, Cain and Abel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about escape?
The Bible addresses escape across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Hebrews and Revelation. Closely related themes include Sin (1), Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Adam, Cain and Abel.
How many Bible verses are about escape?
The Bible references escape in 19 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention escape?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 3:7: “And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about”
Which people in the Bible are associated with escape?
Adam, Cain and Abel.
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