Overview
The Bible addresses picture across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, Numbers and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Pillars, Silver, Words and Idolatry.
Key Bible verses about picture
Old Testament
In the Bible dictionary
Studying picture for yourself
- Begin with Leviticus 26:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Leviticus, Numbers and Proverbs each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Pillars, Silver, Words and Idolatry.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about picture?
The Bible addresses picture across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, Numbers and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Pillars, Silver, Words and Idolatry.
How many Bible verses are about picture?
The Bible references picture in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention picture?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 26:1: “Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing: or, pillar image of: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”
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