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Where does it list Swear words in the Bible?
Does it? If not, where did theses words come from, and why are they considered a sin to say them?
7 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
No, it doesn't list swear words in the bible, except for the commandment not to take the Lord's name in vain. I think mostly it's the intent behind the swear words that is offensive in today's society. But to me, swear words are not only offensive, they are a definitive mark of an apathetic, inane, unimaginative mind. So, at least in my view, you're not doing yourself any favors when you cuss.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
I'm don't think the verses that you list can really be described as profanity. The word, in the verbage of the time, was a common term for a donkey, and the verses are specifically talking about actual donkeys, not calling people @sses. The only verse that springs to mind is 2 Peter 2:16. 15 "Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;" 16 "But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb *** speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet. " Peter actually calls the guy a dumb@ss. Classic.
- ChristinaLv 61 decade ago
God says not to use his name in vain.
Other than that, the Bible tells us to only allow wise and kind words to come out of our mouths. Swear words are neither wise nor kind.
- sego lilyLv 71 decade ago
Matt 26: 74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
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- 1 decade ago
There are no swear words in the bible.
The bible is inspired of God.
"God is Love" - so why would he want bad words in his book?
People have created these words over years- Satan has influenced people.
Satan is the father of the lie, he is evil. He has influenced people to create this 'new' part of vocabulary which is against what God wants!
- *Blessed*Lv 71 decade ago
The only one I know of is the one where you use God's name in vain...the rest of them I see as simply "socially unacceptable".