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, as if in a nest, the wealth of the people; and as one gathers eggs that have been abandoned, so I have gathered all the inhabitants of the earth. Nothing moved a wing, opened its mouth, or chirped.'
Exodus 19:4
"You saw what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.
Deuteronomy 32:11
Like an eagle stirs its nest, hovering near its young, spreading out his wings to take him and carry him on his pinions,
Psalm 46:5
Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.
Psalm 91:4
With his feathers he will cover you, under his wings you will find safety. His truth is your shield and armor.
Defending
Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; he will deliver them from the wicked, and he will save them because they have sought refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm: As a Reminder.
Passing
Exodus 12:27
you are to say, "It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelis in Egypt when he struck down the Egyptians but spared our houses.'" Then the people bowed down and worshipped.
General references
Deuteronomy 32:11
Like an eagle stirs its nest, hovering near its young, spreading out his wings to take him and carry him on his pinions,