Bible Phrases

Did you know that several phrases that we commonly use in English originated from the Bible? An example is, "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." So, apart from spiritual enlightenment you can also look to the Bible for language enrichment! Here is a list of some of the most popular Bible phrases that are commonly used in the English language.

• An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
  
  
• As you sow, so shall you reap.
  
  
• Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
  
  
• Can a leopard change its spots?
  
  
• For everything there is a season.
  
  
• Forgive them for they know not what they do.
  
  
• It's better to give than to receive.
  
  
• Let not the sun go down on your wrath.
  
  
• The love of money is the root of all evil.
  
  
• Love thy neighbor as thyself.
  
  
• Man does not live by bread alone.
  
  
• Many are called but few are chosen.
  
  
• Spare the rod and spoil the child.
  
  
• The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
  
  
• The wages of sin is death.
  
  
• What God has joined together let no man put asunder.