34 Bible Verses about Beasts
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Your beasts have born burdens upon their backs toward the South, through the way that is full of peril and trouble, because of the lion and lioness; of the Cockatrice and shooting dragon. Yea the Mules bare your substance, and the Camels brought your treasure, upon their crooked backs, unto a people that cannot help you.
Then took I heed there unto, because of the voice of the proud words, which the horn spake. I beheld, till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given over to be burnt in the fire.
'These four great beasts, are four kings which shall arise out of the earth.
After this, I required diligently to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which was so far unlike the other beasts, and so horrible: whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass: which devoured and destroyed, and stamped the residue under his feet.
I saw that this ram pushed with his horns, against the west, against the north and against the south: so that no beasts might stand before him, nor defend them from his power: but he did as him listed, and waxed great.
wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth and vermin and worms, and fouls of the air.
And before the seat there was a sea of glass, like unto crystal, and in the midst of the seat, and round about the seat, were four beats full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. And the four beasts had, each one of them, six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within. And they had no rest day neither night saying, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, which was, and is, and is to come."read more.
And when those beasts gave glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the seat, which liveth forever and ever,
And I beheld, and lo, in the midst of the seat and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a lamb as though he had been killed, which had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the spirits of God, sent into all the world. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the seat. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and twenty four elders fell down before the lamb, having harps and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints,read more.
and they sung a new song saying, "Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof, for thou wast killed, and hast redeemed us by thy blood, out of all kindreds, and tongues, and people, and nations, and hast made us unto our God, kings and priests and we shall reign on the earth." And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels about the throne, and about the beasts and the elders, and I heard thousand thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the lamb that was killed to receive power, and riches and wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing." And all creatures, which are in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and in the sea, and all that are in them heard I, saying, "Blessing, honour, glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the seat, and unto the lamb for evermore." And the four beasts said, "Amen." And the twenty four elders fell upon their faces, and worshipped him that liveth for evermore.
And I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard one of the four beasts say, as it were the noise of thunder, "Come and see." And I saw, and behold there was a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him, and he went forth conquering and for to overcome. And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, "Come and see."read more.
And there went out another horse that was red, and power was given to him that sat thereon, to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. And there was given unto him a great sword. And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, "Come and see." And I beheld, and lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him, had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, "A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny: and oil and wine see thou hurt not." And when he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, "Come and see."
And all the angels stood in the compass of the seat, and of the elders and of the four beasts, and fell before the seat on their faces, and worshipped God,
And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that came out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them: and shall overcome them, and kill them.
And they sang as it were a new song, before the seat, and before the four beasts, and the elders and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty four thousand which were redeemed from the earth. These are they, which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from men being the first fruits unto God and to the lamb, and in their mouths was found no guile. For they are without spot before the throne of God.read more.
And I saw an angel fly in the midst of heaven having an everlasting gospel, to preach unto them that sit and dwell on the earth, and to all nations, kindreds, and tongues, and people, saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give honour to him, for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him, that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and fountains of water." And there followed another angel, saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen; that great city, for she made all nations drink of the wine of her fornication." And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or on his hand,
And I saw as it were a glassy sea, mingled with fire, and them that had gotten victory of the beast, and of his image, and of his mark, and of the number of his name, stand on the glassy sea, having the harps of God
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth, and there fell a noisome and a sore botch upon the men, which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image. And the second angel shed out his vial upon the sea, and it turned as it were into the blood of a dead man, and every living thing died in the sea. And the third angel shed out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters, and they turned to blood.read more.
And I heard an angel say, "Lord which art and wast, thou art righteous and holy, because thou hast given such judgments, for they shed out the blood of saints, and prophets, and therefore hast thou given them blood to drink: for they are worthy." And I heard another out of the altar say, "Even so, Lord God almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments." And the fourth angel poured out his vial on the sun, and power was given unto him to vex men with heat of fire. And the men raged in great heat, and spake evil of the name of God which hath power over those plagues, and they repented not, to give him glory. And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast, and his kingdom waxed dark, and they gnawed their tongues for sorrow,
And the twenty four elders and the four beasts fell down, and worshipped God that sat on the seat saying, "Amen, Hallelujah!" And a voice came out of the seat, saying, "Praise our Lord God all ye that are his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great." And I heard the voice of much people, even as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of strong thunderings, saying, "Hallelujah, for God omnipotent reigneth.read more.
Let us be glad and rejoice and give honour to him: for the marriage of the lamb is come, and his wife made herself ready. And to her was granted, that she should be arrayed with pure and goodly raynes" - For the raynes is the righteousness of saints. And he said unto me, "Blessed are they which are called unto the Lamb's supper." And he said unto me, "These are the true sayings of God." And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." And I saw heaven open, and behold a white horse: and he that sat upon him was faithful and true, and in righteousness did judge and make battle. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew but himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the word of God. And the warriors which were in heaven, followed him upon white horses, clothed with white and pure raynes: and out of his mouth went out a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the heathen. And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and he trod the wine-vat of fierceness and wrath of almighty God. And hath on his vesture and on his thigh, a name written, "King of Kings, and Lord of lords." And I saw an angel stand in the sun, and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly by the midst of heaven, "Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God, that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and of high captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all free men and bond men, and of small and great." And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth, and their warriors gathered together to make battle against him that sat on the horse and against his soldiers.
And I saw seats, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on their hands: and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the others of the dead men lived not again, until the thousand years were finished. This is that first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. For on such shall the second death have no power, for they shall be the priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.read more.
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall go out to deceive the people which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle; whose number is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the plain of the earth, and compassed the tents of the saints about, and the beloved city. And fire came down from God, out of heaven, and devoured them: and the devil that deceived them, was cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet were and shall be tormented day and night for ever more.
And I saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard one of the four beasts say, as it were the noise of thunder, "Come and see." And I saw, and behold there was a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him, and he went forth conquering and for to overcome. And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, "Come and see."read more.
And there went out another horse that was red, and power was given to him that sat thereon, to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. And there was given unto him a great sword. And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, "Come and see." And I beheld, and lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him, had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, "A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny: and oil and wine see thou hurt not." And when he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, "Come and see." And I looked. And behold, a green horse; and his name that sat on him was Death, and hell followed after him, and power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, that cometh of vermin of the earth.
And they sang as it were a new song, before the seat, and before the four beasts, and the elders and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty four thousand which were redeemed from the earth.
And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials, full of the wrath of God which liveth for evermore.
And the twenty four elders and the four beasts fell down, and worshipped God that sat on the seat saying, "Amen, Hallelujah!"
In that day, the LORD with his heavy, great, and long sword shall visit Leviathan that fugitive serpent: even Leviathan that crooked serpent, and shall slay the dragon in the sea.
"Behold Behemoth, whom I made with thee, which eateth hay as an ox: lo, how strong he is in his loins, and what power he hath in the navel of his body. He spreadeth out his tail like a Cedar tree, all his sinews are stiff.read more.
His shins are like pipes of brass, his ridge bones are like staves of iron. First when God made him, he ordained the wilderness for him, that the mountains should give him grass, where all the beasts of the field take their pastime. He lieth among the reeds in the mosses, the fens hide him with their shadow, and the willows of the brook cover him round about. Behold, he drinketh up whole rivers and feareth not: he thinketh that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. Who dare lay a hand on him openly, and undertake to catch him? Or, who dare put a hook through his nose, and lay a snare for him?
And he took the dragon, that old serpent which is the devil and Satan, and he bound him a thousand years:
whatsoever hath hoof and divideth it into two claws and cheweth cud among the beasts, that shall ye eat.
How long shall the land mourn, and all the herbs of the field perish, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? The cattle and the birds are gone, yet say they, "Tush, God will not destroy us utterly."
Of all clean beasts take unto thee seven of every kind, the male and his female, and of unclean beasts a pair, the male and his female: likewise of the birds of the air seven of every kind, male and female to save seed upon all the earth.
I know all the fowls upon the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are in my sight.
I will send in wild beasts upon you, which shall rob you of your children and destroy your cattle, and make you so few in number that your highways shall grow unto a wilderness.
That I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not again? "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Ask the cattle, and they shall inform thee; the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee. Speak to the earth, and it shall show thee; or to the fishes of the sea, and they shall certify thee.
The beasts creep into their dens, and take their rest.
Which giveth us more understanding than he doth the beasts of the earth, and teacheth us more than the fouls of heaven?'
From Thematic Bible
Beasts » Often used as instruments of punishment
Burnt with hunger and consumed with heat and with bitter pestilence. I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, and poison serpents.
I will send in wild beasts upon you, which shall rob you of your children and destroy your cattle, and make you so few in number that your highways shall grow unto a wilderness.
Plagues and misery will I send you; yea, and wild beasts also to destroy you. Pestilence and bloodsheding shall come upon you, and the sword will I bring over you. Even I, the LORD, have said it."
For I will bring four plagues upon them, sayeth the LORD. The sword shall strangle them, the dogs shall devour them, the fowls of the air, and beasts of the earth shall eat them up, and destroy them.
Beasts » Subjection of
All the natures of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and things of the sea, are meeked and tamed of the nature of man.
And God said, "Let us make man in our similitude and after our likeness: that he may have rule over the fish of the sea, and over the fowls of the air, and over cattle, and over all the earth, and over all worms that creep on the earth."
The fear also and dread of you be upon all beasts of the earth, and upon all fowls of the air, and upon all that creepeth on the earth, and upon all fishes of the sea, which are given unto your hands.
Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands; and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet -
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet." In that he put all things under him, he left nothing that is not put under him.
Beasts » Not to be eaten alive or with blood
only eat not the blood, but pour it upon the earth as water.
But be strong that thou eat not the blood. For the blood, that is the life: and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh:
Beasts » Often cut off for the sins of men
and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die: even from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth on his seat, unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is in the mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle.
And said, "I will destroy mankind which I have made, from off the face of the earth: both man, beast, worm and fowl of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made them."
Thus was destroyed all that was upon the earth; both man, beasts, worms and fowls of the air, so that they were destroyed from the earth: save Noah was reserved only and they that were with him in the ark.
Therefore shall the land be in a miserable cause, and all they that dwell therein, shall mourn. The beasts in the field, the fowls in the air, and the fishes in the sea shall die.
Beasts » That died naturally or were torn, not to be eaten
Ye shall be holy people unto me, and therefore shall ye eat no flesh that is torn of beasts in the field. But shall cast it to dogs."
And whatsoever soul it be that eateth that which died alone or that which was torn with wild beasts: whether it be one of yourselves or a stranger, he shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and shall be unclean unto the even, and then is he clean.
Of a beast that dieth alone or is rent with wild beasts, he shall not eat, to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
That I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not again? "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Beasts » Unclean » Not eaten
Nevertheless, these shall ye not eat of them that chew cud and have hoofs. The camel, for he cheweth cud but he divideth not the hoof into two claws, therefore he shall be unclean unto you. And the cony, for he cheweth the cud but divideth not the hoof into two claws, therefore he is unclean to you. And the hare, for he likewise cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof into two claws, he is therefore unclean to you. read more.
And the swine, for though he divide the hoof into two claws, yet he cheweth not the cud and therefore is unclean to you. Of their flesh see that ye eat not, and their carcasses see that ye touch not for they are unclean to you.
depart therefore and take your journey and go unto the hills of the Amorites and unto all places nigh thereunto, both fields, hills and dales: and unto the south and unto the sea's side in the land of Canaan, and unto Lebanon: even unto the great river Euphrates. Behold, I have set the land before you: go in therefore and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give unto them and their seed after them.'
Beasts » Clean » Sheep
and will love thee, bless thee and multiply thee: he will bless the fruit of thy womb and the fruit of thy field, thy corn, thy wine and thy oil, the fruit of thine oxen and the flocks of thy sheep in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
Beasts » Clean » Used for food
"Speak unto the children of Israel and say, 'These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth:
Notwithstanding, thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy cities, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee both the unclean and the clean mayest thou eat, even as the roe and the hart:
Beasts » Clean and unclean
Ye shall eat no manner of abomination. These are the beasts which ye shall eat of: oxen, sheep and goats, hart, roe and bugle, hart goat, unicorn, origen and camelion. read more.
And all beasts that cleave the hoof, and slit it into two claws and chew the cud, them ye shall eat. Nevertheless, these ye shall not eat of them that chew cud and of them that divide and cleave the hoof: the camel, the hare and the coney. For they chew cud, but divide not the hoof: and therefore are unclean unto you: and also the swine, for though he divide the hoof, yet he cheweth not cud, and therefore is unclean unto you. Ye shall not eat of the flesh of them nor touch the dead carcasses of them. These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: All that have fins and scales. And whatsoever hath not fins and scales, of that ye may not eat, for that is unclean unto you. Of all clean birds ye shall eat, but these are they of which ye may not eat: the eagle, the goshawk, the cormorant, the ixion, the vulture, the kite and her kind, and all kind of ravens, the ostrich, the nightcrow, the cuckoo, the sparrowhawk and all her kind, the little owl, the great owl, the back, the bittern, the pye, the stork, the heron, the jay in his kind, the lapwing, the swallow. And all creeping fowls are unclean unto you and may not be eaten of; but of all clean fowls ye may well eat.
Beasts » Illustrative of » AntiChrist
And I saw seats, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on their hands: and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
And the beast which I saw, was like a cat of the mountain, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his seat, and great authority:
Beasts » Domestic » Not to be cruelly used
A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts.
And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam was wroth and smote the ass with a staff. And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, "What have I done unto thee, that thou smitest me thus three times?" And Balaam said unto the Ass, "Because thou hast mocked me! I would that I had a sword in mine hand, that I might now kill thee." read more.
And the ass said unto Balaam, "Am not I thine ass which thou hast ridden upon since thou wast born unto this day? Was I ever wont to do so unto thee?" And he said, "Nay." And the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam that he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand. And he bowed himself and fell flat on his face. And the angel of the LORD said unto him, "Wherefore smitest thou thine ass this three times? Behold, I came out to resist thee, for the way is contrary unto me,
Beasts » Domestic » To be taken care of
and for thy cattle and for the beasts that are in thy land, shall all the increase thereof be meat.
Beasts » Unclean » Hare
And the hare, for he likewise cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof into two claws, he is therefore unclean to you.
Nevertheless, these ye shall not eat of them that chew cud and of them that divide and cleave the hoof: the camel, the hare and the coney. For they chew cud, but divide not the hoof: and therefore are unclean unto you:
Beasts » Unclean » Fox
Set about me cups of wine, comfort me with apples; for I am sick of love.
Beasts » Clean » How distinguished
whatsoever hath hoof and divideth it into two claws and cheweth cud among the beasts, that shall ye eat.
And all beasts that cleave the hoof, and slit it into two claws and chew the cud, them ye shall eat.
Beasts » Exposure to wild
That I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not again? "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Then the king had them bring Daniel, and cast him into the Lions' den. The king also spake unto Daniel, and said, "Thy God whom thou always servest, even he shall defend thee."
Beasts » Clean » Roebuck
And there was three sons of Zeruiah there: Joab, Abishai and Asahel - which Asahel was as swift of foot as a wild roe -
Beasts » Domestic » To enjoy the sabbath
but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God, in it thou shalt do no manner work: neither thou nor thy son, nor thy daughter, neither thy manservant nor thy maidservant, neither thy cattle neither yet the stranger that is within thy gates.
but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God; thou shalt do no manner work: neither thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy servant, nor thy maid, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor the stranger that is within thy city, that thy servant and thy maid may rest as well as thou.
Beasts » Clean » Ox
If an ox gore a man or a woman that they die, then the ox shall be stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten: and his master shall go quit.
Beasts » Unclean » Camel
Nevertheless, these shall ye not eat of them that chew cud and have hoofs. The camel, for he cheweth cud but he divideth not the hoof into two claws, therefore he shall be unclean unto you.
And Rebekah lift up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel,
Beasts » Unclean » Mouse
Such as have made themselves holy and clean in the gardens, and those that have eaten swine's flesh, mice, and other abominations, shall be taken away together, sayeth the LORD.
And these are also unclean to you among the things that creep upon the earth: the weasel, the mouse, the toad and all his kind,
Beasts » Unclean » Mule
And the young men of Absalom served Amnon even as Absalom commanded them. And all the king's sons arose and took each man his mule and fled.
And brought him every man his present, vessels of silver and of gold, and of raiment, harness, sweet odours, horses and mules, year by year.
Beasts » Unclean » Coney
And the cony, for he cheweth the cud but divideth not the hoof into two claws, therefore he is unclean to you.
The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats, and so are the stony rocks for the conies.
Beasts » Unclean » Mole
Then, then shall man cast away his gods of silver and gold - which he nevertheless had made to honour them - unto moles and bats
Beasts » Unclean » Swine
And the swine, for though he divide the hoof into two claws, yet he cheweth not the cud and therefore is unclean to you.
Such as have made themselves holy and clean in the gardens, and those that have eaten swine's flesh, mice, and other abominations, shall be taken away together, sayeth the LORD.
Beasts » Many kinds of, noisome and destructive
Plagues and misery will I send you; yea, and wild beasts also to destroy you. Pestilence and bloodsheding shall come upon you, and the sword will I bring over you. Even I, the LORD, have said it."
And I will send peace in your land, that ye shall sleep, and no man shall make you afraid. And I will rid evil beasts out of your land, and there shall no sword go throughout your land.
Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
his leaves were fair, he had very much fruit, so that every man had enough to eat therein. The beasts of the field had shadows under it, and the fowls of the air dwelt in the boughs thereof. Shortly, all creatures fed of it.
whose leaves were fair, and the fruit much; under the which the beasts of the field had their habitation, and upon whose branches the fowls of the air did sit. Even thou, O king, art the tree: great and strong. Thy greatness increaseth, and reacheth unto the heaven, so doth thy power to the ends of the earth.
Beasts » Found in » Fields
The LORD thy God will put out these nations before thee a little and a little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.
Be not ye afraid neither, O ye beasts of the field; for the pastures shall be green and the trees shall bear their fruit, the fig trees and vineyards shall give their increase.
Beasts » Many kinds of, domestic
And Esau took his wives, his sons and daughters and all the souls of his house; his goods and all his cattle and all his substance which he had got in the land of Canaan, and went into a country away from his brother Jacob.
And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, "Say unto thy brethren, 'This do ye: lade your beasts and get you hence. And when ye be come unto the land of Canaan,
Beasts » Subjects of God's care
Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains; thy judgments are like the great deep. Thou, LORD, shalt save both man and beast.
Thou causest the wells to spring up among the valleys, and the waters to run among the hills, that all the beasts of the field may have drink, and that the wild asses may quench their thirst.
Beasts » Unclean » Badger
I gave thee change of raiments; I made thee shoes of Taxus leather; I girded thee about with white silk; I clothed thee with kerchiefs;
Beasts » Unclean » Ass
Then Abraham rose up early in the morning and saddled his ass, and took two of his men with him, and Isaac his son: and clove wood for the sacrifice, and rose up and got him to the place which God had appointed him.
saying to them, "Go into the town that lieth over against you, and anon ye shall find an ass bound, and her colt with her: loose them and bring them unto me.
Beasts » Clean » Hart
Beasts » Power over, given to man
And God said, "Let us make man in our similitude and after our likeness: that he may have rule over the fish of the sea, and over the fowls of the air, and over cattle, and over all the earth, and over all worms that creep on the earth."
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, "Grow and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowls of the air, and over all the beasts that move on the earth.
Beasts » Created by God
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures in their kinds: cattle and worms and beasts of the earth in their kinds." And so it came to pass.
And after that the LORD God had made of the earth all manner beasts of the field, and all manner fowls of the air, he brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them. And as Adam called all manner living beasts: even so are their names.
Beasts » Unclean » Dromedary
And as for barley and straw for the horses and beasts they brought unto the places where the officers were, every man in his office.
And it was written in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed with the king's ring. And by posts that rode upon swift young Mules, sent he the writings,
Beasts » Unclean » Wolf
An hired servant which is not the shepherd, neither the sheep are his own, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and flyeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
"Benjamin is a ravishing wolf. In the morning he shall devour his prey, and at night he shall divide his spoil."
Beasts » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
But these, as brute beasts, naturally made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of that they know not, and shall perish through their own destruction,
But these speak evil of those things which they know not. In those things which they know naturally - as beasts which are without reason - they corrupt themselves.
Beasts » Illustrative of » The wicked
When a man is in honour and hath no understanding, he is compared unto the brute beasts - and becometh like unto them.
One being of themselves, which was a poet of their own said, "The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and slow bellies."
Beasts » Illustrative of » Kingdoms
Then took I heed there unto, because of the voice of the proud words, which the horn spake. I beheld, till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given over to be burnt in the fire.
I saw that this ram pushed with his horns, against the west, against the north and against the south: so that no beasts might stand before him, nor defend them from his power: but he did as him listed, and waxed great.
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding, whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, if they will not obey thee.
So foolish was I, and ignorant, even as it were a beast before thee.
Beasts » Unclean » Dog
Ye shall be holy people unto me, and therefore shall ye eat no flesh that is torn of beasts in the field. But shall cast it to dogs."
And he called him, and said unto him, 'How is it, that I hear this of thee? Give accounts of thy stewardship. For thou mayest be no longer my steward.'
Beasts » Supply clothing to man
whose sides thanked me not, because he was warmed with the wool of my sheep?
Beasts » Described as » By nature wild, &c
and he was there in the wilderness forty days, and was tempted of Satan, and was with wild beasts. And the angels ministered unto him.
I know all the fowls upon the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are in my sight.
Beasts » Found in » Forests
All the beasts of the field, and all the beasts of the wood, shall come to devour him.
Yea, the residue of Jacob shall be among the gentiles and the multitude of people, as the lion among the beasts of the wood, and as the Lion's whelps among a flock of sheep: which, when he goeth through, treadeth down, teareth in pieces, and there is no man that can help.
Beasts » Frequently suffered on account of the sins of men
Yea, the wild beasts cry also unto thee: for the water rivers are dried up, and the fire hath consumed the pastures of the wilderness.
Beasts » Man by nature no better than
I communed with mine own heart also concerning the children of men: how God hath chosen them, and yet letteth them appear as though they were beasts. For it happeneth unto men as it doth unto beasts, and as the one dieth, so dieth the other. Yea, they have both one manner of breath, so that - in this - a man hath no preeminence above a beast, but all are subdued unto vanity.
Beasts » Habitations of » Dens and caves
The beasts creep into their dens, and take their rest.
Beasts » Unclean » Wild ass
Doth the wild ass roar when he hath grass? Or crieth the ox, when he hath fodder enough?
Who letteth the wild ass go free, or who looseth the bonds of the mule? Unto whom I have given the wilderness to be their house, and the untilled land to be their dwelling place: That they may give no force for the multitude of people in the cities, neither regard the crying of the driver, read more.
but seek their pasture about the mountains and follow the green grass.
Beasts » Unclean » Leopard
Come to me from Lebanon, O my spouse, come to me from Lebanon: come soon the next way from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, and from the mountains of the leopards.
Beasts » Found in » Mountains
Come to me from Lebanon, O my spouse, come to me from Lebanon: come soon the next way from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, and from the mountains of the leopards.
Beasts » Differ in flesh from birds and fishes
All flesh is not one manner of flesh: but there is one manner flesh of men, another manner flesh of beasts, another manner flesh of fishes, and another of birds.
Beasts » Clean » Fallow deer
Beasts » Clean » Wild goat
Beasts » Clean » Chamois
Beasts » Clean » Pygarg
Beasts » Clean » Wild ox
Beasts » Clean » Goat
Beasts » No likeness of, to be worshipped
or any manner beast that is on the earth or of any manner feathered fowl that flyeth in the air,
Beasts » Habitations of » Deserted cities
but wild beasts shall lie there, and the houses shall be full of great owls. Ostriches shall dwell there, and apes shall dance there: the little owls shall cry in the palaces, one after another, and Dragons shall be in their pleasant parlors. And as for Babylon's time, it is at hand, and her days shall not be prolonged.
Beasts » Unclean » Not offered in sacrifice
If it be any manner of unclean beast of which men may not offer unto the LORD, let him bring the beast before the priest
Beasts » Unclean » Weasel
And these are also unclean to you among the things that creep upon the earth: the weasel, the mouse, the toad and all his kind,
Beasts » Unclean » Ferret
Beasts » Unclean » How distinguished
"'Among all manner beasts, they that have hoofs and divide them not into two claws or that chew not the cud, shall be unclean unto you: and all that toucheth them shall be unclean.
Beasts » Received their names from adam
And after that the LORD God had made of the earth all manner beasts of the field, and all manner fowls of the air, he brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them. And as Adam called all manner living beasts: even so are their names. And Adam gave names unto all manner cattle, and unto the fowls of the air, and unto all manner beasts of the field. But there was no help found unto Adam to bear him company.
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of immortality
Nevertheless, man will not abide in honour, seeing he may be compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them. This way of theirs is very foolishness, and yet their posterity praise it with their mouth. Selah. They lie in the hell like sheep, death gnaweth upon them, and the righteous shall have domination of them in the morning. Their beauty shall consume in the sepulchre, and hell shall be their dwelling. read more.
But God shall deliver my soul from the power of hell, when he receiveth me. Selah.
Beasts » Unclean » Caused uncleanness when dead
Either when a man toucheth any unclean thing: whether it be the carrion of an unclean beast or of unclean cattle or unclean worm and is not ware of it, he is also unclean and hath offended.
Beasts » Unclean » First-born of, redeemed
All that breaketh the matrix of all flesh that men bring unto the LORD, both of man and beast, shall be thine. Neverthelater, the firstborn of man shall be redeemed, and the firstborn of unclean beasts shall be redeemed.
Beasts » Unclean » Unicorn
God, that brought them out of Egypt, is as the strength of an unicorn unto them!
Beasts » Unclean » Bear
For," said Hushai, "thou knowest thy father and the men that are with him, how that they be strong men. And they be chafed in their minds, even as a bear robbed of her whelps. And thy father is a man practiced in war, and will not lie a nights among the common people.
Beasts » Unclean » Lion
Then went Samson and his father and his mother down to Timnah. And when they came to the vineyards of Timnah, behold, a young lion roared upon him. And the spirit of the LORD came upon him. And he tare him, as a man would rent a kid, and yet had nothing in his hand. Nevertheless he told not his father and mother what he had done.
Beasts » Unclean » Ape
For the sea ships which the king had in the sea, with the ships of Hiram, came every third year laden with gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks.
Beasts » Clean » First born of, not redeemed
"But the firstborn of oxen, sheep and goats shall not be redeemed. For they are holy, and thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat to be a sacrifice of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Beasts » Creation of, exhibits God's power
I am he that made the earth, the men, and the cattle that are upon the ground, with my great power and outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it pleased me.
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of speech
but was rebuked of his iniquity. The tame and dumb beast, speaking with man's voice forbade the foolishness of the prophet.
Beasts » Unclean » Horse
"Hast thou given the horse his strength? Or learned him to bow down his neck with fear: that he letteth himself be driven forth like a grasshopper, whereas the stout neighing that he maketh, is fearful? He breaketh the ground with the hooves of his feet cheerfully in his strength, and runneth to meet the harness men. read more.
He layeth aside all fear, his stomach is not abated, neither starteth he a back for any sword. Though the quivers rattle upon him, though the spear and shield glister; yet rusheth he in fearlessly, and beateth upon the ground. He feareth not the noise of the trumpets, but as soon as he heareth the shawmes blow, 'Tush,' sayeth he; for he smelleth the battle afar off, the noise, the Captains and the shouting.
Beasts » Found in » Deserts
but wild beasts shall lie there, and the houses shall be full of great owls. Ostriches shall dwell there, and apes shall dance there:
Beasts » Clean » Used for sacrifice
And Noah made an altar unto the LORD, and took of all manner of clean beasts and all manner of clean fowls, and offered sacrifice upon the altar.
Beasts » Herb of the field given to, for food
and for all beasts of the earth, and unto all fowls of the air, and unto all that creepeth on the earth wherein is life, that they may have all manner herbs and grass for to eat." And even so it was.
Beasts » Made for the praise and glory of God
Beasts » History of, written by solomon
And he disputed of trees, even from the Cedar tree that groweth in Lebanon unto the Hyssop that springeth out of the wall. And he disputed of beasts, fowls, worms, and fishes.
Beasts » Habitations of » Under spreading trees
his leaves were fair, he had very much fruit, so that every man had enough to eat therein. The beasts of the field had shadows under it, and the fowls of the air dwelt in the boughs thereof. Shortly, all creatures fed of it.
Beasts » Representations of, worshipped by the heathen
and turned the glory of the immortal God, unto the similitude of the image: of mortal man, and of birds, and four footed beasts and of serpents.
Beasts » Early distinguished into clean and unclean
Of all clean beasts take unto thee seven of every kind, the male and his female, and of unclean beasts a pair, the male and his female:
Beasts » Given to man for food after the flood
And all that moveth upon the earth, having life, shall be your meat: Even as the green herbs, so give I you all things.
Beasts » Instinctively fear man
The fear also and dread of you be upon all beasts of the earth, and upon all fowls of the air, and upon all that creepeth on the earth, and upon all fishes of the sea, which are given unto your hands.
Beasts » The property of God
Beasts » Described as » Possessed of instinct
The ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his master's crib; but Israel knoweth nothing. My people hath no understanding.
Beasts » Described as » Being four-footed
wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth and vermin and worms, and fouls of the air.
Beasts » Liable to diseases
behold, the hand of the LORD shall be upon thy cattle which thou hast in the field, upon horses, asses, camels, oxen, and sheep, with a mighty great pestilence.
Beasts » Described as » Capable of being tamed
All the natures of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and things of the sea, are meeked and tamed of the nature of man.
Beasts » Unclean » Behemoth
Beasts » Lessons of wisdom to be learned from
Ask the cattle, and they shall inform thee; the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee.
Wicked, the, are compared to » Beasts
Nevertheless, man will not abide in honour, seeing he may be compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them.
But these, as brute beasts, naturally made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of that they know not, and shall perish through their own destruction,
Topics on Beasts
Four Beasts Of Daniel
Daniel 7:4The first was as a Lion, and yet had he Eagle's wings. I saw, that his wings were plucked from him, and he taken away from the earth: that he stood upon his feet as a man, and that there was given him a man's heart.
Wild Beasts Subdued
Job 5:22In destruction and dearth thou shalt be merry, and shalt not be afraid for the beasts of the earth:
