The Hebrew prohibition is based on interpreting Leviticus 19:28—Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you—so as to prohibit tattoos, and perhaps even makeup. Under this interpretation, tattooing is permitted to Jews and Christians.

What does Bible say about tattoos?

The verse in the Bible that most Christians make reference to is Leviticus 19:28, which says,”You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord.” So, why is this verse in the Bible?

Can Christians have piercings?

Several religions do not allow piercings; however, Christians are able to have piercings. The Bible has multiple mentions of body jewelry and piercings (nose rings, earrings etc). In fact, body jewelry was used in dowries for marriage and as currency.

Are piercings a sin in Christianity?

What the New Testament does discuss is taking care of our bodies. Seeing our bodies as a temple means to some that we should not mark it up with body piercings or tattoos. To others, though, those body piercings are something that beautifies the body, so they dont see it as a sin.

Is having piercings a sin?

Most people on the side against body piercing use Leviticus as an argument that body piercing is a sin. Some interpret it to mean you should never mark your body, while others see it as not marking your body as a form of mourning, as many of the Canaanites did at the time the Israelites were entering the land.

Can u go to heaven with tattoos?

There is no proven theory that getting tattoos would be a barrier for you to reach heaven. However, if you strongly believe that having tattoos would not let you go to heaven, it is always the perfect decision to avoid getting tattoos.