What the Bible says about
Insanity
13 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools
“So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.”— 1 Samuel 21:13-15 BSB
“On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations.”— Zechariah 12:4 BSB
“You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.””— Daniel 4:32-34 BSB
“When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.””— Mark 3:21 BSB
“Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?””— John 10:20 BSB
“At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!””— Acts 26:24 BSB