In a world often driven by division and animosity, it is vital to seek guidance and wisdom on how to overcome hatred. The Bible has been a source of solace and inspiration for countless generations, offering profound insights into overcoming animosity and promoting love.
In this blog post, we will explore several Bible verses that address the concept of hatred, shedding light on its destructive nature and highlighting the transformative power of love.
1 John 4:19-20
We love Him because He first loved us.
1 John 2:8-11
Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining. He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
1 John 1:6
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
1 John 3:14-15
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Psalm 97:1
The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverse mouth I hate.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins.
1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
Malachi 1:2-3
I have loved you,” says the Lord. Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the Lord. Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated, And laid waste his mountains and his heritage For the jackals of the wilderness.
Proverbs 6:16-19
These six things the Lord hates. Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, A lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.
Psalm 5:5
The boastful shall not stand in Your sight;
You hate all workers of iniquity.
Psalm 11:5
The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.
Matthew 5:23-24
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
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Hebrews 12:15
Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.
Matthew 10:22
And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
Ecclesiastes 3:7-8
A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence,
And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace.
Matthew 24:9
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.
Proverbs 10:18
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,
And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Galatians 5:20-21
idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Genesis 37:3-5
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age. Also he made him a tunic of many colors. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peaceably to him. Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more.
1 John 4:20
If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
Proverbs 26:24-26
He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
John 15:18
“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
