Overview
The Bible addresses wormwood across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Deuteronomy and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Backsliders, Sin (1), Adultery and Harlot.
Key Bible verses about wormwood
Old Testament
Jeremiah
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. profaneness: or, hypocrisy
In the Bible dictionary
Studying wormwood for yourself
- Begin with Deuteronomy 29:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Deuteronomy and Proverbs each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Backsliders, Sin (1), Adultery and Harlot.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about wormwood?
The Bible addresses wormwood across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Deuteronomy and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Backsliders, Sin (1), Adultery and Harlot.
How many Bible verses are about wormwood?
The Bible references wormwood in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention wormwood?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 29:18: “Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
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