Birds In The Bible
Birds are mentioned numerous times throughout the Bible, often symbolizing various spiritual themes such as God’s care, spiritual freedom, and divine providence.
Here are some notable verses about birds or where birds play a significant role:
- Matthew 6:26 (KJV)
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” - Psalm 104:12 (KJV)
“By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.” - Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” - Luke 12:24 (KJV)
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?” - Psalm 50:11 (KJV)
“I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.” - Matthew 10:29-31 (KJV)
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” - Genesis 8:7-8 (KJV)
“And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;” - Psalm 55:6 (KJV)
“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” - Jeremiah 8:7 (KJV)
“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.” - Revelation 19:17-18 (KJV)
“And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;”
These verses collectively reflect various aspects of birds in the Bible, from the representation of divine care and providence to metaphorical uses illustrating spiritual truths. Birds often serve as reminders of God’s ongoing care for all of creation and are used to illustrate teachings on faith, freedom, and the spiritual journey.