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What the Bible Says About Legends

Overview

The Bible addresses legends across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Commandments, Phylactery, Scriptures, the and Parents.

Key Bible verses about legends

Old Testament

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 6:6

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

Deuteronomy 6:7

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen

Deuteronomy 6:8

And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

Deuteronomy 6:9

And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Deuteronomy 11:18

Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

Deuteronomy 11:19

And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Deuteronomy 11:20

And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:

In the Bible dictionary

Studying legends for yourself

  • Begin with Deuteronomy 6:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Commandments, Phylactery, Scriptures, the and Parents.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about legends?

The Bible addresses legends across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Commandments, Phylactery, Scriptures, the and Parents.

How many Bible verses are about legends?

The Bible references legends in 7 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention legends?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 6:6: “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”

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