Noah in his drunkenness being exposed by Ham. Woodcut by H. Brosamer, 1550.Hans Brosamer

Cursing

/KUR-sing/

Summary

Invoking harm upon others, forbidden by God's law which commands blessing rather than cursing.

☩Biblical Teaching

The law prohibited cursing God, parents, rulers, or the deaf. Jesus commanded believers to bless those who curse them. James condemns the inconsistency of blessing God while cursing people made in His image.

Key verses:Exodus 21:17Leviticus 19:14Matthew 5:44Romans 12:14James 3:9-10

Related Verses98 mentions

Deuteronomy· 26 verses

7:26 13:17 27:15 27:16 27:17

Genesis· 8 verses

3:14 3:17 4:11 5:29 9:25

Psalms· 6 verses

10:7 37:22 59:12 109:17 109:18

2 Samuel· 5 verses

16:5 16:7 16:12 16:13 19:21

Cursing

Summary

☩Biblical Teaching

Related Verses98 mentions

See Also

Revisions