30 Bible Verses about Blasphemy

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Revelation 13:6

And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven.

Revelation 13:1

And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on his horns, and on his heads were blasphemous names.

Revelation 17:3

And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns.

Acts 19:37

For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of our goddess.

James 2:7

Is it not they who blaspheme the honorable name by which you have been called?

Revelation 13:5

And the beast was given a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months.

Revelation 16:9

Men were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues, and they did not repent and give him glory.

Revelation 16:11

and they cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and they did not repent of their deeds.

Acts 6:11

Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."

Mark 3:28

Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;

Matthew 12:32

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

Mark 3:29

but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"

Acts 26:11

And as I punished them often in all the synagogues, I tried to force them to blaspheme; and being furiously enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.

1 Timothy 1:20

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

John 10:33

The Jews answered him, "For a good work we do not stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God."

Matthew 26:65

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy.

Mark 14:64

You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?" And they all condemned him as worthy of death.

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Blasphemy » The wicked addicted to

Revelation 18:11

And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargoes any more

Revelation 18:21

Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, "So will Babylon, the great city, be thrown down with violence, and will not be found any longer.

Blasphemy » Punishment of

Blasphemy » Saints grieved to hear

Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord

Romans 2:21-24

you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? read more.
For, as it is written, "The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you."

Blasphemy » Exemplified » Sennacherib

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit

Matthew 12:31-32

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

Mark 3:28-29

Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"

Blasphemy » Christ assailed with

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!

Luke 22:64-65

They blindfolded him and asked him, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?" And they spoke many other things against him, blaspheming.

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus

Matthew 26:65

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy.

Mark 14:58

"We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another not made with hands.'"

Luke 22:70-71

They all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" He said to them, "You said what I am." And they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips."

John 19:7

The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God."

Blasphemy » Instances of » Rabshakeh, in the siege of jerusalem

Blasphemy » Prophecy of

Revelation 13:1

And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on his horns, and on his heads were blasphemous names.

Revelation 13:5-6

And the beast was given a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven.

Revelation 16:9

Men were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues, and they did not repent and give him glory.

Revelation 16:11

and they cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and they did not repent of their deeds.

Revelation 16:21

Huge hailstones, about a hundred pounds each, fell from heaven upon men. And men cursed God for the plague of hail, because the plague was so terrible.

More verses: Revelation 17:3

Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for

1 Timothy 6:1

Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be spoken against.

Blasphemy » Idolatry counted as

Blasphemy » Charged upon Christ

Matthew 9:2

And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven."

Matthew 26:64-65

Jesus said to him, "It is as you said. But I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy.

Blasphemy » Forbidden

Blasphemy » Connected with folly and pride

Blasphemy » Charged upon saints

Acts 6:11

Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."

Acts 6:13

They put forward false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking against this holy place, and the law;

Blasphemy » Instances of » The early Christians, persecuted by saul of tarsus, compelled to blaspheme the name of jesus

Acts 26:11

And as I punished them often in all the synagogues, I tried to force them to blaspheme; and being furiously enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.

Blasphemy » Instances of » Peter, when accused of being a disciple of jesus

Matthew 26:74

Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowed.

Mark 14:71

But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know this man of whom you speak."

Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable

Matthew 12:31-32

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus falsely accused of, previously to his trial

Blasphemy » Exemplified » The danite

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme the name of the lord

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified

Matthew 27:40-44

and saying, "You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross." So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, "He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. read more.
He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him; for he said, 'I am the Son of God.'" And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.

Matthew 27:63

and said, "Sir, we remember how that deceiver said, while he was still alive, 'After three days I will rise again.'

Blasphemy » Hypocrisy counted as

Revelation 2:9

I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and I know the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Blasphemy » Proceeds from the heart

Blasphemy » Instances of » The depraved son of shelomith, who, in an altercation with an israelite, cursed God

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen

Acts 6:11

Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."

Acts 6:13

They put forward false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking against this holy place, and the law;

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Of naboth

Blasphemy » Instances of » Infidels, who used the adultery of david as an occasion to blaspheme

Blasphemy » Instances of » Of the israelites, in complaining against God

Blasphemy » Instances of » The man of sin

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Blasphemy » Instances of » Two disciples, hymenaeus and alexander, who were delivered to satan, so that they could learn not to blaspheme

1 Timothy 1:20

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

Blasphemy » Instances of » Shimei, in his malice toward david

Blasphemy » Instances of » Job's wife, when she exhorted job to curse God and die

Blasphemy » Instances of » Backslidden ephesians

Revelation 2:9

I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and I know the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Despair » Leads to » Blasphemy

Revelation 16:10-11

The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness; men gnawed their tongues in agony and they cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and they did not repent of their deeds.

Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » Falsely accusing » Blasphemy

Matthew 9:2-6

And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming!" But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? read more.
For which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"he then said to the paralytic"Rise, take up your bed and go home."

Peter » Blasphemy

Mark 14:70-71

But again he denied it. And after a little while again those standing near said to Peter, "Surely you are one of them; for you are a Gallilean." But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know this man of whom you speak."

Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to

1 Timothy 1:20

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

Revelation 13:1

And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on his horns, and on his heads were blasphemous names.

Revelation 16:11

and they cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and they did not repent of their deeds.

Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ

Luke 22:65

And they spoke many other things against him, blaspheming.

More verses: James 2:7

Punishment » Death penalty » Mosaic law » Blasphemy

Strife » Leads to » Blasphemy

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