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Blasphemy in the Bible
What is blasphemy in the Bible? The biblical meaning of blasphemy (Greek: blasphēmia βλασφημία), including the 'blasphemy of the Holy Spirit' — Matthew 12:31.
What does the Bible say about blasphemy?
The Bible addresses blasphemy with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Matthew 26:65
“Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.”
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John 10:33
“The Jews answered him, "We don't stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God."”
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Revelation 13:5
“A mouth speaking great things and blasphemy was given to him. Authority to make war for forty-two months was given to him.”
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Revelation 13:6
“He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.”
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Matthew 12:31
“Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.”
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Romans 2:24
“For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," just as it is written.”
Luke 12:10
“Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.”
Ezekiel 28:2
“Son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because your heart is lifted up, and you have said, I am a god, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet you are man, and...”
Isaiah 14:14
“I will ascend above the heights of the clouds! I will make myself like the Most High!"”
Ezekiel 28:6
“therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because you have set your heart as the heart of God,”
2 Thessalonians 2:4
“he who opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped; so that he sits as God in the temple of God, setting himself up as God.”
Revelation 17:3
“He carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet-colored animal, full of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns.”
Psalms 73:9
“They have set their mouth in the heavens. Their tongue walks through the earth.”
Daniel 7:25
“He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and t...”
Luke 5:21
“The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"”
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Mark 15:29 — “Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, "Ha! You who destroy the temple...”
Numbers 15:30 — “"'But the soul who does anything with a high hand, whether he is native-born or a foreigner, the sam...”
Psalms 10:3 — “For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh....”
Matthew 12:24 — “But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, "This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebul,...”
Isaiah 37:23 — “Whom have you defied and blasphemed? Against whom have you exalted your voice and lifted up your eye...”
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