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 tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.

Revelation 13:1

And I stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and upon his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy.

Revelation 17:3

So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness. And I saw a woman sitting upon a scarletcolored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

Acts 19:37

For ye have brought hither these men, who are neither robbers of temples, nor blasphemers of your goddess.

James 2:7

Do not they blaspheme the worthy name by which ye are called?

Revelation 13:5

And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemy; and power was given to him to work fortytwo months.

Revelation 16:9

and men were scorched with great heat. And men blasphemed the name of God, who had the power over these plagues; and they repented not, to give him glory.

Revelation 16:11

and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and because of their sores; and they repented not of their deeds.

Mark 3:28

Truly do I say to you, All sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and the blasphemies wherewith they shall blaspheme;

Matthew 12:32

And whoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this world, or in the world to come.

Luke 12:10

And every one that shall speak a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but to him that hath blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven.

Mark 3:29

but he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath no forgiveness forever, but is exposed to everlasting sin.

Acts 26:11

And I punished them often in all the synagogues, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I pursued them even to foreign cities.

1 Timothy 1:20

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Luke 5:21

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

John 10:33

The Jews answered him, Not for a good work do we stone thee, but for blasphemy, and because thou, who art a man, makest thyself God.

Matthew 26:65

Then the highpriest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? See! ye have now heard the blasphemy.

Mark 14:64

Ye have heard the blasphemy; what think ye? And they all condemned him as deserving the punishment 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 buyeth their merchandise any more;

Revelation 18:21

And a strong angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall Babylon the great city be thrown down, and shall never more be found.

Blasphemy » Punishment of

Blasphemy » Saints grieved to hear

Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord

Romans 2:21-24

dost thou then who teachest another, not teach thyself? Thou who proclaimest that others should not steal, dost thou steal? Dost thou who forbiddest to commit adultery, thyself commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou rob temples? Dost thou who boastest of the Law, dishonor God by breaking the Law? read more.
For, as it is written, "the name of God is on your account blasphemed among the gentiles."

Blasphemy » Exemplified » Sennacherib

Blasphemy » Those that blaspheme against the holy spirit

Matthew 12:31-32

Therefore I say to you, All manner of sin and evilspeaking will be forgiven to men; but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this world, or in the world to come.

Mark 3:28-29

Truly do I say to you, All sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and the blasphemies wherewith they shall blaspheme; but he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath no forgiveness forever, but is exposed to everlasting sin.

Luke 12:10

And every one that shall speak a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but to him that hath blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven.

Blasphemy » Christ assailed with

Matthew 10:25

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

Luke 22:64-65

and having blindfolded him, they asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that struck thee? And many other things did they scoffingly say against him.

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus

Matthew 26:65

Then the highpriest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? See! ye have now heard the 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

Then they all said, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say what is true; for I am. And they said, What further need have we of testimony? For we have ourselves heard from his own mouth.

John 19:7

The Jews answered him, We have a law, and according to the 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 I stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and upon his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy.

Revelation 13:5-6

And there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemy; and power was given to him to work fortytwo months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.

Revelation 16:9

and men were scorched with great heat. And men blasphemed the name of God, who had the power over these plagues; and they repented not, to give him glory.

Revelation 16:11

and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and because of their sores; and they repented not of their deeds.

Revelation 16:21

and there came down from heaven upon men a great storm of hail, every stone weighing about a talent; and men blasphemed God on account of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

More verses: Revelation 17:3

Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for

1 Timothy 6:1

Let all who are under the yoke as bondservants count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Blasphemy » Idolatry counted as

Blasphemy » Charged upon Christ

Matthew 9:2

And lo! they brought to him a man that was palsied, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man, Be of good cheer, son; thy sins are forgiven.

Matthew 26:64-65

Jesus saith to him, I am. Moreover I say to you, Henceforth ye will see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven. Then the highpriest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? See! ye have now heard the blasphemy.

Blasphemy » Forbidden

Blasphemy » Connected with folly and pride

Blasphemy » Charged upon saints

Acts 6:13

and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against the 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 I punished them often in all the synagogues, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I pursued them even to foreign cities.

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

Mark 14:71

But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Blasphemy » Against the holy ghost, unpardonable

Matthew 12:31-32

Therefore I say to you, All manner of sin and evilspeaking will be forgiven to men; but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this world, or in the world to come.

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

Luke 5:21

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

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, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it up in three days, save thyself, if thou art the Son of God, and come down from the cross. So also the chief priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others, cannot he save himself? He is the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in him. read more.
He trusteth in God; let him now deliver him, if he desireth him; for he said, I am the Son of God. The robbers also, who were crucified with him, reviled him in the same manner.

Matthew 27:63

saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I rise.

Blasphemy » Hypocrisy counted as

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 6:13

and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against the 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 manner; for [that day will not come] unless the apostasy shall have come first and the man of sin have been revealed, the son of perdition; he that opposeth and exalteth himself above every one that is called God, or worthy of worship, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, showing 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

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might 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

Despair » Leads to » Blasphemy

Revelation 16:10-11

And the fifth poured out his vial upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom became darkened; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and because of their sores; and they repented not of their deeds.

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

Luke 5:21

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

Matthew 9:2-6

And lo! they brought to him a man that was palsied, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the palsied man, Be of good cheer, son; thy sins are forgiven. And lo! some of the scribes said within themselves, This man is blaspheming. And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said, Wherefore have ye evil thoughts in your hearts? read more.
For which is easier? to say, Thy sins are forgiven? or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority on earth to forgive sins,then he saith to the palsied man,Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thy house.

Peter » Blasphemy

Mark 14:70-71

And he denied it again. And shortly after, those who were standing by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilaean. But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to

1 Timothy 1:20

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Revelation 13:1

And I stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and upon his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy.

Revelation 16:11

and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and because of their sores; and they repented not of their deeds.

Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ

Luke 22:65

And many other things did they scoffingly say against him.

More verses: James 2:7

Punishment » Death penalty » Mosaic law » Blasphemy

Strife » Leads to » Blasphemy

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