Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos"
The Old Testament forbids marking the body (Leviticus 19:28), but Christians disagree on whether this applies today under the New Covenant.
The Old Testament forbids marking the body (Leviticus 19:28), but Christians disagree on whether this applies today under the New Covenant.
"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD." — Leviticus 19:28 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD."
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
"And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin."
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