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What the Bible Says About Stoning

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

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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