Overview
The Bible addresses stoning across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and Hebrews. Closely related themes include Punishments, Fear of God, Trumpet and Marriage.
Key Bible verses about stoning
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. bondmen
Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, even that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die.
Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying stoning for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 19:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Deuteronomy, Exodus and Hebrews each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Punishments, Fear of God, Trumpet and Marriage.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about stoning?
The Bible addresses stoning across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and Hebrews. Closely related themes include Punishments, Fear of God, Trumpet and Marriage.
How many Bible verses are about stoning?
The Bible references stoning in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention stoning?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 19:13: “There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount. trumpet: or, cornet”
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