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Discovering The Silent Testimony of Animals

The Bible mentions a variety of animals and birds, often symbolically. This list shows how animals and birds convey spiritual truths, embody nations, and symbolize characteristics or actions in biblical prophecy and teachings.

Job

  • Behemoth and Leviathan (Job 40-41): Symbolize strength and chaos.
  • Lion, Raven, Eagle, Hawk, Horse, Ox, Donkey, Ostrich (Job 39): Described to demonstrate God’s wisdom in creation.

Psalms

  • Deer (Psalm 42:1): Longing for God.
  • Lion (Psalm 22:13): Symbol of danger.
  • Eagle (Psalm 103:5): Renewal of strength.
  • Oxen, Sheep, Birds, Fish (Psalm 8:7-8): Dominion of mankind.

Proverbs

  • Ant (Proverbs 6:6): Wisdom and diligence.
  • Lion (Proverbs 30:30): Strength and bravery.
  • Leech (Proverbs 30:15): Greed.
  • Lizard, Spider, Eagle (Proverbs 30): Cleverness and adaptation.

Ecclesiastes

  • Birds (Ecclesiastes 10:20): Carrying messages.

Song of Songs

  • Dove (Song of Songs 1:15): Innocence and love.
  • Gazelle (Song of Songs 2:17): Beauty and grace.
  • Fox (Song of Songs 2:15): Problems in relationships.

Isaiah

  • Lion, Wolf, Lamb, Goat (Isaiah 11:6): Peaceful coexistence in God’s kingdom.
  • Eagle (Isaiah 40:31): Strength and renewal.
  • Serpent (Isaiah 27:1): Chaos and opposition to God.

Jeremiah

  • Lion, Bear, Leopard, Eagle (Jeremiah 5:6; 12:9): Represent nations and destruction.
  • Ox, Donkey (Jeremiah 31:18): Restoration and repentance.
  • Birds of prey (Jeremiah 12:4): Judgment.

Lamentations

  • Eagles (Lamentations 4:19): Swiftness of enemies.
  • Jackals (Lamentations 5:18): Desolation of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel

  • Eagle (Ezekiel 17:3): Represents Babylon.
  • Sheep, Goats (Ezekiel 34): God’s care for His people.
  • Lions, Wolves, Bears, Foxes (Ezekiel 19, 22): Symbolic of rulers and enemies.

Daniel

  • Lion, Bear, Leopard, Beast (Daniel 7): Represent successive kingdoms.
  • Ram, Goat (Daniel 8): Symbolize the Medo-Persian and Greek empires.

Hosea

  • Lion, Leopard, Bear (Hosea 13:7-8): Represent God’s judgment.
  • Dove (Hosea 7:11): Israel’s naivete.

Joel

  • Locusts (Joel 1-2): Symbolize an invading army.
  • Lion (Joel 3:16): Represents God’s power.

Amos

  • Lion (Amos 3:8): God’s voice and judgment.
  • Bird (Amos 3:5): Symbolizes a snare.
  • Sheep (Amos 3:12): The remnant of Israel.

Obadiah

  • Eagle (Obadiah 1:4): Pride and judgment.

Jonah

  • Fish (Jonah 1:17): Swallows Jonah.
  • Worm (Jonah 4:7): Symbol of destruction.

Micah

  • Wolf, Lion, Lamb (Micah 5:8): Peaceful restoration.
  • Eagle (Micah 1:16): Symbol of lamentation.

Nahum

  • Lions (Nahum 2:11): Represent Assyria’s rulers.

Habakkuk

  • Fish (Habakkuk 1:14): Represents the oppressed people.

Zephaniah

  • Birds, Fish (Zephaniah 1:3): Symbolize widespread judgment.

Zechariah

  • Horses (Zechariah 6:1-8): Represent God’s judgment and spirit.
  • Sheep (Zechariah 11): Symbolize Israel.

Malachi

  • Calf (Malachi 4:2): Symbolizes joy and victory.

Revelation

  • Lamb (Revelation 5:6): Represents Christ.
  • Beasts (Revelation 13): Represent empires and opposition to God.
  • Locusts (Revelation 9): Symbolize demonic forces.
  • Birds of prey (Revelation 19:17-18): Feast on the defeated enemies of God.
  • Serpent/Dragon (Revelation 12): Represents Satan.

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