Overview
The Bible addresses shame across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Mark and Luke. Closely related themes include Escape, Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about shame
Old Testament
New Testament
People in the Bible and shame
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shame for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 3:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Mark and Luke each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Escape, Fall of Man, Innocency and Man.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shame?
The Bible addresses shame across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Mark and Luke. Closely related themes include Escape, Fall of Man, Innocency and Man. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about shame?
The Bible references shame in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shame?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 3:10: “And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shame?
Jesus.
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