Overview
The Bible addresses spitting across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Mark and Numbers. Closely related themes include Persecution, Miracles of Christ, the, Judgments and Brother. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.
Key Bible verses about spitting
Old Testament
New Testament
Matthew
People in the Bible and spitting
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying spitting for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 12:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew, Mark and Numbers each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Persecution, Miracles of Christ, the, Judgments and Brother.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about spitting?
The Bible addresses spitting across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Mark and Numbers. Closely related themes include Persecution, Miracles of Christ, the, Judgments and Brother. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.
How many Bible verses are about spitting?
The Bible references spitting in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention spitting?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 12:14: “And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with spitting?
Moses.
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