hate
What does the Bible say about hate? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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20If anyone says that he loves God, but hates his brother, then he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he does see, in what way can he love God, whom he does not see?
12Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.
13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
10You who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.
18If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before you.
15Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer. And you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding within him.
16Six things there are that the Lord hates, and the seventh, his soul detests: 17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18a heart that devises the most wicked thoughts, feet running swiftly unto evil, 19a deceitful witness bringing forth lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
17You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you have sin over him. 18Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.
22And you will be hated by all for the sake of my name. But whoever will have persevered, even to the end, the same shall be saved.
18Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.