Is tattoo forbidden in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:28 - You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord. This law was given to Israel to separate them from the other nations; cuttings and marks were culturally associated with death and idolatry.
Can Christians have tattoos?
Ultimately scripture neither presents the idea that tattoos somehow harm the temple of God (our body) or dishonor God. In fact, God uses the idea of a tattoo favorably when he speaks of his remembrance of his people. However, while tattoos are permissible it is not always wise to get one.
What is a good Bible verse for a tattoo?
The most popular verses used in tattoo designs include John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son"), Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"), Proverbs 3:5-6 ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding"), and Isaiah 41:10 ("Fear ...
Is it a sin to get a tattoo Catholic?
So Catholics are not forbidden from getting a tattoo.