In speaking about keeping one’s oath Jesus quoted (Matt 5:33) from Numbers 30:2 as well as Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy. Jesus referenced it a number of times to teach about honesty and making vows ( Lev 19:12, Matt 5:33), about the command to love thy neighbor ( Lev 19:18, Matt 5:43,19:19, 22:39, Lev 19:18, Mark 12:31), and about the law of retaliation (Lev 24:20, Matt 5:38). the well-known teaching of “eye for an eye” before telling his disciples to turn the other cheek (Ex 21:24 Matt 5:38).the importance of keeping a vow (Ex 30:7, Matt 5:33).the burning bush incident when explaining the resurrection (Ex 3:6, 15, Matt 22:32, Mark 12:26, Luke 20:37).The second book of the Torah, Exodus, is a very important book about the history of God’s people and repeatedly Jesus used words from this book to remind the people of His day of God’s faithfulness, deliverance, and provision. ExodusĮxodus ranks high on the quotes list of Jesus.
First He affirmed that God made man, both male and female (Gen 1:27, Matt 19:4 Gen 5:2, Mark 10:6) and that man and woman were to become one (Gen 2:24, Matt 19:5, Mark 10:7-8).
Jesus quoted from Genesis when speaking of God’s order and purpose in creation. Take a few minutes and review all the quotes of Jesus during the time He was preparing Israel to see Him as the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world.
Deuteronomy comes in second for the book most often quoted, with Isaiah and Exodus ranking third and fourth respectively. While He quoted most often from the book of Psalms, He also quoted from many other books. telling about the time they will see Him again (Ps 118:25-26, Matt 23:39).speaking of the manna God gave to their forefathers (Ps 78:24, John 6:31).speaking of Man’s reward for his works (Ps 62:12, Matt 16:27).speaking of the hate the world has for Him (Ps.speaking about those who try to work their way into the Kingdom (Ps 6:8, Matt 7:23).committing his spirit to His Father (Ps 31:5, Luke 23:46).Pilate asked if He is the son of God ( Ps 110:1, Matt 22:44, Mark 12:36).telling that He would be hated without cause (Ps 35:19, 69:4, John 15:25).talking about his betrayal (Ps 41:9, John 13:18).foretelling Jerusalem’s destruction (Ps 118:26 Matt 23:39, Luke 13:35).the Jews wanted to stone Him for claiming to be God. (Ps 82:6, John 10:34).He was asked for a sign to show who He is (Ps 78:24, John 6:32-33).The Book of Psalms is the most read book of the Bible (Read What is the Most Popular Book in the Bible? The Least Popular Book?) and it’s words were quoted more often by Jesus than the words from any other book.
That distinction goes to the Hebrew song book. Many will be quick to suggest it was Deuteronomy because of their familiarity with Jesus’ responses to Satan with “it is written.” While it’s true that Jesus used the powerful words from Deuteronomy to silence the Devil, it was not the book that Jesus quoted the most. So which book was Jesus’ favorite? Or perhaps a better question, from which book did Jesus quote most often? The Holy Scriptures give a record of Jesus quoting from every book of the Pentateuch and eight of God’s prophets.
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