Does it really say somewhere in the bible that tattoos are against god's will?

Question

Frankly, that sounds ridiculous.

I already have a few tattoos and I love them. The bible would have no bearing on whether I get them or not. It's just a story book.

Answer 1

Christians will make up something for every single thing that they consider sin. GOD don't give a sh*t about it, He only cares about your good will and spirituality. You know bible has being written by men and modify in the early years and everyone has interpretations if it were for them we weren't allowed to do anything at all.

Answer 2

Not in so many words, but yes, it actually is.

I don't know the verse off hand, but Moses commanded Israel to never paint their skin as the Canaanites do, for it is an abomination.

I don't think he was talking about just tatooing. The Canaanites had a lot of really nasty traditions, including human sacrifice and child sacrifice, and there was likely some kind of meaning behind their version of tatooing--I'm guessing simpathetic magic.

(Simpathetic magic is a ritualistic painting of objects or yourself as a means of gaining something. For example, you might paint a circle around your eye before a hunt in order to gain clear vision.)

Answer 3

I'm Jewish; In Leviticus 19:28, we are forbidden to make a wound in our flesh unless it is done for a constructive purpose (like surgery). Body art for us is not considered constructive, so it is forbidden. The present-day reasons for this are two-fold - first, because we could introduce infection, and secondly, because many of our forebears were tattooed by the Nazis in the death camps, and to voluntarily mark our bodies in this same fashion is simply repugnant to many Jews.

As for those who are not Jewish - we do not believe the laws of the Torah are binding upon Gentiles/non-Jews; we believe that the laws are expected to be obeyed only by Jews, and that Gentiles are held to a different standard, since they have not been taught in the same way Jews have been taught for so many generations.

The choice, as always, is yours :-)

Answer 4

You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord. Lect.19:28.

For me, it's more to do with the fact that your body is God's temple and should be treated accordingly.

Answer 5

The verses quoted to you were taken out of context. The reference is one against following other religious traditions therefore the part of markings on your flesh for the dead.
I put it in this perspective. Your body is the temple when have you ever been in a temple bare of decorations.

Answer 6

Yes. It also bans men from having long hair.

1 Corinthians 11:14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him

I guess god DOES care about outer appearance after all.

Answer 7

It doesnt say tattoos are not aloud. but it says human body is precious, given from God and to damage it, is a sin. Coz you should treat your body very well.

In Islam also you can not get your ritual ablution if you have a tattoo on your body...

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Yes, no marking the skin.... ill be back in 5 mins

LEV 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

Answer 10

Leviticus 19:28,

"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you"

21:5
"...nor make any cuttings in their flesh"

I'd imagine the penalty is death by stoning, everything else in Leviticus is.