Overview
The Bible addresses sacrilege across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, 1 Corinthians and Titus. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of the Church, Ministers, Peace Offerings and Sanitation.
Key Bible verses about sacrilege
Old Testament
New Testament
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sacrilege for yourself
- Begin with Leviticus 19:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Leviticus, 1 Corinthians and Titus each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Titles and Names of the Church, Ministers, Peace Offerings and Sanitation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sacrilege?
The Bible addresses sacrilege across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Leviticus, 1 Corinthians and Titus. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of the Church, Ministers, Peace Offerings and Sanitation.
How many Bible verses are about sacrilege?
The Bible references sacrilege in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sacrilege?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 19:8: “Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
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