Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about inerrancy?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes inerrancy in different contexts. Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word inerrancy, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about inerrancy, scroll on for additional detail. Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about inerrancy and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Inerrancy?
Psalms 12:6
“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
Psalms 19:8
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 119:140
“Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.”
Psalms 119:160
“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”
Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”
2 Timotthy 3:16
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
John 17:17
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
Matthew 4:4
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Hebrews 6:18
“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:”
Titus 1:2
“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”
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