Misquoted Bible Verses
80Popular Misquoted Verses From the Bible
There are several quotes that are incorrectly attributed to the Bible. Either these verses don't exist in the Bible at all or they have been paraphrased. Here are some of the most commonly misquoted verses from the Bible.
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Commonly Misquoted Bible Verses
"Money is the root of all evil."
Actually, the Bible verse 1 Timothy 6: 7-10 states, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil".
What is the difference, you ask? Well, actually there is a huge difference. Money itself is not inherently evil. Money in the hands of the right person could be used to do all sorts of good. It is the 'love of money' that is the problem. A love of money causes a person to be greedy, power seeking, and negligent of other areas of his or her life.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
This verse is not in the Bible. Very similar Bible verses are found in the Bible, however. One of the Bible verses most similar to this quote is as follows-
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." -Matthew 7:12
"The lion shall lie down with the lamb".
This is one of the most misquoted scriptures from the Bible. There are a couple of Bible verses similar to this quote. Here is the Bible verse that is probably being referenced:
"The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them." -Isaiah 11:6
"Spare the rod, spoil the child."
Actually, this exact Bible verse is nowhere in the Bible. But it is a close paraphrase. There are many similar Bible verses which say essentially the same thing.
"He who withholds his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently". -Proverbs 13:24
"God helps those who help themselves."
Many people incorrectly reference this popular saying as a verse in the Bible. But the Bible verse doesn't exist. This saying comes to us by way of Benjamin Franklin.
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Misquoted Bible Verses Comments
Totally agreed, Leif. I don't think anyone should have someone else tell them what the Bible says or means. It should be a personal experience and people should interpret what the Bible "says" to them personally. Just my opinion, though.
Interesting and thanks!
Many times, I will read or hear a wise saying that sounds as if it comes from the bible, but actually does not. What's most important about the bible is the truth that comes from it, not the specific words, but the entire contextual truth. Some quotations, though not directly from the the bible, are very scriptural.
Another commonly misquoted scripture is; Today is the day of salvation. Actually scripture is; 2Co 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) This is referencing a scripture from Isaiah 49:8 So says Jehovah: In a favorable time I have answered You, and in a day of salvation I have helped You. And I will preserve You, and give You for a covenant of the people; to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolated inheritances;
Of course there are many more that are misquoted and paraphrased. I didn't know the quote God helps those who help themselves was by Ben Franklin.
Great job and presented excellently.
Yes I would have to agree this is so much mis-understanding, that's why I think it's so key that everyone should read the bible and never just a word from someone as it is truth. After you have read and studied the bible you will have wisdom to discern what is from the bible and what is not. You did quote a couple scriptures though and even the bible text themselves sometimes take much study and prayer before we understand them. In first Timothy 6:7-10 You it as though you did not even agree with the scripture. It's never a good thing to do this but seek understanding to what it means. Your right! Money is not evil, but it's the "Love" of money that is the root of all kinds of evil. You can have a lots of money and still be in right standing beforeGod, Solomon did!
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Leif says:
5 months ago
Indeed... And there are bunches more. Funny how there it is in black and white, and sometimes RED, but yet will still re-quote with commentaries that are completely out of context. Even to the point the that whole bible is misrepresented. Live and learn though, and we're all growing, but it goes to show how important it is to just read it yourself, and take commentaries with a grain of salt;)
Peace!
Leif