Bible Verses About Eunuchs
The term "eunuch" is used several times in the Bible. In ancient times, eunuchs were often employed as officials or servants in the households of royalty or wealthy individuals.
Here are some examples of eunuchs in the Bible:
- In the book of Genesis, we read about Joseph, who was sold into slavery in Egypt and eventually rose to become the chief administrator in the household of Potiphar, an official of Pharaoh. Potiphar is referred to as a eunuch in some translations of the Bible, although it is possible that the term simply meant "official" or "courtier" in this context.
- In the book of Esther, we read about a eunuch named Hegai, who was in charge of the harem of King Ahasuerus. Hegai played a role in selecting Esther, a Jewish woman, to be the queen of Persia.
- In the book of Acts, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch who was a high official in the court of Queen Candace. He was traveling to Jerusalem to worship when he encountered the apostle Philip, who explained the gospel to him and baptized him.
- In the book of Isaiah, we read a prophecy about eunuchs who will be welcomed into the kingdom of God, even though they were excluded from the assembly of Israel in the past. This passage has been interpreted as a message of hope for those who were considered outcasts in ancient society.
Bible Verses About Eunuchs
Daniel 1:3-4
The king spoke to Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring in some of the children of Israel, even of the royal offspring[a] and of the nobles; 4 youths in whom was no defect, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and who had the ability to stand in the king’s palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.
Isaiah 39:7
They will take away your sons who will issue from you, whom you shall father, and they will be eunuchs in the king of Babylon’s palace.
Acts 8:27
He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.
Isaiah 56:3-4
Let no foreigner who has joined himself to Yahweh speak, saying, “Yahweh will surely separate me from his people.” Do not let the eunuch say, “Behold, I am a dry tree.” For Yahweh says, “To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, choose the things that please me, and hold fast to my covenant.
Matthew 19:12
For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
Above are few Bible verses about eunuchs. It will help you understand what Bible says about eunuchs.
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