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
I found the riches of nations as one finds a nest. I gathered the whole world as one gathers abandoned eggs. Not one of them flapped a wing, opened its mouth, or peeped.'
Exodus 19:4
You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on the wings of eagles and brought you to me.
Deuteronomy 32:11
Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, spreads its wings to catch them, and carries them on its wings,
Psalm 46:5
God is at the center of her and she will not be moved. God will help her when morning appears.
Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge. His truth is your shield and armor.

Defending

Psalm 37:40
Jehovah helps them and delivers them. He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take put their trust in Him.

Passing

Exodus 12:27
You shall say: 'It is a Passover sacrifice to Jehovah who passed over the houses of the sons of Israel in Egypt when He killed the Egyptians, but spared our homes. The people bowed low and worshiped.'

General references

Deuteronomy 32:11
Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, spreads its wings to catch them, and carries them on its wings,