Overview
The Bible addresses nettles across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job, Proverbs and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Idleness, Instruction, Slothfulness and Vineyard.
Key Bible verses about nettles
Old Testament
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nettles for yourself
- Begin with Job 30:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Job, Proverbs and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Idleness, Instruction, Slothfulness and Vineyard.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nettles?
The Bible addresses nettles across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job, Proverbs and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Idleness, Instruction, Slothfulness and Vineyard.
How many Bible verses are about nettles?
The Bible references nettles in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nettles?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 30:7: “Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together.”
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