These verses are traditionally interpreted, with bafflement and dismay, as a statement of God's punitiveness.

The following verses are generally interpreted as an evidence of religious pluralism:

The verse is generally interpreted as referring to what God builds rather than what humans build.

In the Gospel of Matthew this verse could be interpreted as practical advice for staying out of prison.

The two verses have historically been interpreted by Jews and Christians as clear blanket prohibitions against homosexual acts.

In the Middle Ages this verse was interpreted as only applying to the personal sphere.

Nolland notes that the verse could also be interpreted as reading "the mountain where Jesus had commanded them."

As a consequence, verses from the Qur'an may then be interpreted allegorically or even set aside.

The second verse could be interpreted as a game of roulette, or some other gambling game.

The verse can be interpreted as an instruction for Christian pacifism.