37 Bible Verses About Assault
Bible verses about Assault
Exploring what the Bible says about assault can be a path towards deeper understanding of God's will regarding justice, peace, and the sanctity of human life. These verses offer guidance on how to respond to violence, promote reconciliation, and value every individual as created in God's image. Studying these passages can illuminate the importance of protecting the vulnerable, seeking restorative justice, and living in a way that reflects Christ's love and compassion. Let scripture be a compass, directing us toward empathy, forgiveness, and a commitment to building a world where all are treated with dignity and respect.
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Genesis 19:9 (KJV)
And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
Assault in the Bible: Verses on Violence & Justice
But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:
And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her.
And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?
For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
Thou shalt not kill.
And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:
And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.
And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.
But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;
And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.
Thou shalt not kill.
When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:
For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.
And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.
Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses’ hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind:
But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.
Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which came out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them.
And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.
And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben–hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
And Ishbi–benob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome him.
But Rab–shakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
The Bible addresses assault not merely as physical violence, but also as verbal and emotional attacks, highlighting God's concern for the holistic well-being of individuals. These verses, spanning both the Old and New Testaments, underscore the inherent dignity and worth bestowed upon each person, created in God's image. They emphasize the importance of protecting the vulnerable, seeking justice for the oppressed, and pursuing reconciliation rather than retaliation. Ultimately, these scriptures call us to a higher standard of conduct, urging us to examine our own hearts and actions. Let us reflect on how we can cultivate gentleness, empathy, and respect in our interactions with others, striving to be agents of peace and healing in a world marred by conflict. May these verses inspire us to actively combat all forms of assault and to champion love, compassion, and justice in our daily lives.