“You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard.” (Leviticus 19:27)
Bible Verses About Beards
The Significance of Beards in Culture
Leviticus 19:27
“You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard.”
1 Samuel 21:13
“So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands, scratched on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle run down his beard.”
2 Samuel 10:4
“Therefore Hanun took David’s servants and shaved off one half of their beards and cut off their garments in the middle, at their buttocks, and sent them away.”
Ezra 9:3
“When I heard this, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled hair from my head and beard, and sat down appalled.”
Matthew 5:36
“And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.”
Job 1:20
“At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship.”
Jeremiah 41:5
“That a group of eighty men arrived from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria, with their beards shaved and their clothes torn, and they brought along grain offerings and incense to present at the temple of the Lord.”
Isaiah 7:20
“In that day the Lord will use a razor hired from beyond the Euphrates River—the king of Assyria—to shave your head and the hair of your legs and to take off your beards.”
Acts 18:18
“Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time; then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.”
1 Corinthians 11:14
“Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him.”
The Care and Grooming of Beards
Psalms 133:2
“It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes.”
Song of Solomon 5:15
“His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
1 Timothy 4:12
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
Psalms 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Ephesians 5:29
“After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church.”
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Romans 12:1
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Biblical Figures with Beards
Genesis 41:14
“So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh.”
Leviticus 8:30
“Then Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood from the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, and his sons and their garments.”
Job 2:7
“So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.”
Exodus 30:30
“Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.”
Matthew 1:1
“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Jeremiah 48:37
“For every head is shaved and every beard cut off; every hand is slashed and every waist is covered with sackcloth.”
Ezra 10:6
“Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and went to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. While he was there, he ate no food and drank no water because he mourned over the unfaithfulness of the exiles.”
Isaiah 53:2
“He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.”
Mark 14:65
“Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, ‘Prophesy!’ And the guards took him and beat him.”
Luke 22:64
“They blindfolded him and demanded, ‘Prophesy! Who hit you?’
Beards in Religion and Spirituality
Numbers 6:5
“During the entire period of their vow of separation no razor may be used on their head. They must be holy until the period of their separation to the Lord is over; they must let their hair grow long.”
John 10:36
“What about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?”
Deuteronomy 14:1
“You are the children of the Lord your God. Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves, for I am the Lord.”
Matthew 23:5
“Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long;”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”
Luke 11:39
“Then the Lord said to him, ‘Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.’
James 1:27
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
Romans 6:6
“For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”
Hebrews 11:6
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
The Symbolism of Beards
Matthew 5:18
“For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.”
1 Peter 2:25
“For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
Philippians 2:5
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
Romance 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
Psalms 34:8
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
Matthew 22:39
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
Final Thoughts
Beards have a significant place in various cultures and traditions, according to the Bible. The verses we explored show that beards can symbolize respect, mourning, and even a commitment to God. Whether it’s the way certain biblical figures wore their beards or the instructions given about grooming them, it offers us insights into history.
Taking care of ourselves and understanding the symbolism in our faith is important. When we read these scriptures, we can reflect on our own lives and the ways we can honor God in our presentation, including our grooming habits.
As we seek a deeper connection with our faith, let’s remember that our appearance can be an expression of our beliefs. I encourage you to read more about other topics as we continue to grow in our understanding of God’s word and what it means for our lives. For further exploration, check out Bible verses about faith and lessons from Proverbs.