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 hath found out the Hosts of the people, as it were a nest. And like as eggs, that were laid here and there, are gathered together: So do I gather all countries. And there is no man, that dare be so bold as to touch a feather, that dare open his mouth, or once whisper."
Exodus 19:4
'Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians and how I took you up upon Eagles' wings, and have brought you unto myself.
Deuteronomy 32:11
As an eagle that stirreth up her nest and fluttereth over her young, he stretched out his wings and took him up and bare him on his shoulders.
Psalm 46:5
God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; for God helpeth her, and that right early.
Psalm 91:4
He shall defend thee under his wings, that thou mayest be safe under his feathers: his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Defending
Psalm 37:40
And the LORD shall stand by them, and save them; he shall deliver them from the ungodly, and shall save them, because they put their trust in him.
Passing
Exodus 12:27
Ye shall say, 'It is the sacrifice of the LORD's Passover, which passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, as he smote the Egyptians and saved our houses.'" Then the people bowed themselves and worshipped.
General references
Deuteronomy 32:11
As an eagle that stirreth up her nest and fluttereth over her young, he stretched out his wings and took him up and bare him on his shoulders.