Let’s be honest—when you think of the Bible, you probably think of deep wisdom, powerful miracles, or life-changing truths. Funny? Not exactly the first word that comes to mind.

But here’s the thing: the Bible is full of surprisingly hilarious moments.

Yes, really.

From dramatic prophets to awkward situations and even a talking donkey, Scripture has a sense of humor that feels oddly modern. Sometimes the comedy is visual. Sometimes it’s sarcastic. Sometimes it’s just plain unexpected. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

So if you’ve ever thought the Bible was all serious all the time, this list might surprise you.

Here are 10 funny Bible verses that’ll make you laugh—and maybe appreciate Scripture in a whole new way.

1. 2 Kings 2:23–24

“Some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. ‘Get out of here, baldy!’… He called down a curse… and two bears came out of the woods…”

Okay. Let’s start strong.

A group of boys makes fun of Elisha’s bald head. Bold move. Very bold move.

And then… bears.

This is one of those moments where the dramatic escalation is almost cinematic. It goes from playground teasing to National Geographic in two sentences. It’s dark humor, sure—but the sudden twist is so unexpected it feels like something straight out of a comedy sketch about “things that escalated quickly.”

Moral of the story? Maybe don’t insult prophets. Especially about their hairline.

2. Numbers 22:28

“Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’”

Yes. A donkey. Talking.

But what makes this even funnier? Balaam doesn’t panic. He doesn’t scream. He doesn’t faint.

He answers it.

Imagine arguing with your pet—and instead of being shocked it talks, you just continue the debate. The casualness of Balaam’s response is what makes this moment comedy gold.

It’s giving animated movie energy. Honestly, Shrek would approve.

3. Exodus 32:24

“So I told them, ‘Whoever has any gold jewelry, take it off.’ Then they gave me the gold… and out came this calf!”

Aaron’s explanation here deserves an award.

Moses comes down from the mountain and sees a golden calf idol. Naturally, he asks, “What happened?”

And Aaron basically says, “I threw the gold in… and it just came out like this.”

Sir. That is not how melting metal works.

The timing. The delivery. The attempted cover-up. It sounds like someone caught red-handed trying to explain why the cookies are missing.

This might be one of the oldest “It wasn’t me!” moments in history.

4. Deuteronomy 25:11–12

(Go ahead. Look it up.)

This one lives permanently in the “Wait… that’s in the Bible?” category.

Let’s just say it’s oddly specific. And a little graphic. And definitely unexpected.

Sometimes Scripture gets very detailed in ways that make you blink twice and say, “Well… okay then.”

It’s the kind of verse that makes Bible study groups pause awkwardly and quickly move on.

5. Acts 20:9

“Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus… who was sinking into a deep sleep… When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story.”

Paul preached so long that someone fell asleep.

Not just nodded off.

Fell out a window.

From the third floor.

Pastors have been gently joking about this passage for centuries. It’s relatable on every level. We’ve all been there—long day, warm room, someone talking for a while…

But this story wins the award for “worst possible nap timing.”

Thankfully, it ends well. But still. Imagine being known in history as the guy who fell out the window during church.

6. Proverbs 27:14

“If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.”

Ancient confirmation: not everyone is a morning person.

Imagine someone bursting into your room at 6 a.m. yelling, “GOOD MORNING! GOD BLESS YOU!”

Exactly.

The Bible basically says, “Please. Let people wake up first.”

Coffee first. Blessings later.

This might be the most relatable verse in Proverbs.

7. Proverbs 21:9

“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”

Oh, Solomon.

The imagery here is what makes it funny. Not just “it’s difficult.” No. He goes straight to, “I’d rather live on the roof.”

On. The roof.

It’s exaggerated. It’s dramatic. And that exaggeration is classic wisdom-literature humor.

And let’s be honest—it applies both ways. Living with constant arguing is exhausting. Solomon just chose a very memorable visual to explain it.

8. Matthew 7:3

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”

Jesus had timing.

Picture it: someone pointing out a tiny speck in another person’s eye… while walking around with a giant wooden plank sticking out of their own face.

The visual is absurd. Almost cartoon-level absurd.

And that’s the point.

Sometimes exaggeration is the best way to make truth stick. It’s funny. It’s sharp. And it’s convicting all at once.

Comedy and wisdom in one sentence.

9. Jonah 4:3

“Just kill me now, Lord!… I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen.”

Jonah is dramatic.

Like… very dramatic.

He’s upset because God forgave Nineveh. Instead of celebrating mercy, Jonah throws what feels like the ancient version of a meltdown.

“Just end it now!”

We’ve all had overreactions. Maybe not prophet-level overreactions—but still.

The honesty of his frustration makes him relatable. And a little funny. He wanted judgment. God chose grace. And Jonah needed a moment.

10. Acts 12:14–15

“‘You’re out of your mind,’ they told her. When she kept insisting, they said, ‘It must be his angel.’”

The early church is praying for Peter’s release from prison.

Peter shows up at the door.

And they don’t believe it’s him.

You can almost see the scene:

“Guys, Peter’s here!”

“No, he’s not.”

“Yes, he is!”

“Impossible.”

They were literally praying for this outcome… and still doubted it when it happened.

It’s funny. It’s human. And honestly? It feels very real.

So, What’s the Point?

The Bible isn’t just a collection of serious moments and heavy teachings. It’s full of real people with real emotions. People who overreacted. People who made awkward excuses. People who fell asleep at the worst time possible.

God created joy.

He created laughter.

And sometimes, humor is part of how truth lands best.

These funny Bible verses remind us that Scripture isn’t distant or robotic. It’s deeply human. The writers understood exaggeration, irony, timing, and visual humor long before stand-up comedy existed.

And maybe that’s comforting.

Because in a world that can feel heavy, it’s refreshing to see that even in sacred pages, there are moments that make you smile.

So next time someone says the Bible is boring?

Send them this list.

And maybe remind them that even a talking donkey once had something to say.