Overview
The Bible addresses heathen across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Leviticus and Psalms. Closely related themes include Sins, National, Mercy of God, the, Praise and Sin Offering.
Key Bible verses about heathen
Old Testament
Leviticus
Psalms
Isaiah
Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.
Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;
For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying heathen for yourself
- Begin with Leviticus 18:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah, Leviticus and Psalms each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sins, National, Mercy of God, the, Praise and Sin Offering.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about heathen?
The Bible addresses heathen across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Leviticus and Psalms. Closely related themes include Sins, National, Mercy of God, the, Praise and Sin Offering.
How many Bible verses are about heathen?
The Bible references heathen in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention heathen?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 18:24: “Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you:”
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