# Is “Reincarnation” in the Bible?

> No. “Reincarnation” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/reincarnation
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible does not teach it. Hebrews says people “die once,” and then face judgment.

## The Bible’s words for it: “die once”

> And just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
>
> — [Hebrews 9:27](https://www.lumin.faith/read/hebrews/9#27) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Reincarnation” in the Bible?

No. “Reincarnation” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible does not teach it. Hebrews says people “die once,” and then face judgment.

### What does the Bible say instead of “reincarnation”?

The Bible does not teach it. Hebrews says people “die once,” and then face judgment. The verse is Hebrews 9:27: “And just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,”

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