Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.

Defending

Passing

General references

Bible References

Birds

Isaiah 10:14

“My hand has found the wealth of the people like a nest,
And as one gathers eggs that are abandoned, so I have gathered all the earth;
And there was not one that flapped its wing, or that opened its beak and chirped.”
Exodus 19:4
‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself.
Deuteronomy 32:11

“As an eagle that protects its nest,
That flutters over its young,
He spread out His wings and took them,
He carried them on His pinions.
Psalm 46:5

God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved;
God will help her when the morning dawns.
Psalm 91:4

He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions,
And under His wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.

Defending

Psalm 37:40

The Lord helps them and rescues them;
He rescues them from the wicked and saves them,
Because they take refuge in Him.

Passing

Exodus 12:27
you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, for He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians, but spared our houses.’” And the people bowed [their heads] low and worshiped [God].

General references

Deuteronomy 32:11

“As an eagle that protects its nest,
That flutters over its young,
He spread out His wings and took them,
He carried them on His pinions.