17 Bible Verses about Birds

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Matthew 13:32

which, indeed, is less than all the seeds; but, when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and roost in its branches."

James 3:7

For every nature, both of wild beasts and birds, both of creeping things and things in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed, by mankind;

Matthew 13:4

And, in his sowing, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the birds, coming, devoured them.

1 Corinthians 15:39

All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is, indeed, one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

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Birds » General references to

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Pigeons, offered in sacrifice

More verses: Luke 2:24

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ravens

More verses: Proverbs 30:17

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Eagles, a type of swiftness

Birds » Names of » Cormorants

Birds » Names of » Doves, a type of purity

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Vultures

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Storks

Birds » Man's dominion over

James 3:7

For every nature, both of wild beasts and birds, both of creeping things and things in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed, by mankind;

More verses: Daniel 2:38 Psalm 8:5-8

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Turtle doves, offered in sacrifice

Luke 2:24

and to offer sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord

Birds » Have each their peculiar note or song

Birds » The singing of

Birds » The nests of

Birds » Often suffered for man's sin

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Sparrows

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Owls

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Pelicans

Birds » Many kinds of, carnivorous

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Hawks

Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of designs of the wicked

Birds » Clean » Cock and hen

Birds » God provides for

Luke 12:23-24

for the soul is more than the food; and the body, than the clothing. "Consider the ravens, that they neither sow nor reap; which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them! Of how much more value are ye than the birds!

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Quails

Birds » Divine care of

Birds » God's care for

Birds » Unclean » Vultures

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Swallows

Birds » Clean » Turtle

Birds » Clean » To be eaten

Birds » Rapid flight of, alluded to

Birds » Figurative

Birds » Unclean » Not to be eaten

Birds » Clean » Sparrow

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head have all been numbered. Fear not, therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Birds » Propagated by eggs

Birds » Clean » Partridge

Birds » Clean » Pigeon

Birds » Make their nests » In clefts of rocks

Birds » Unclean » Cormorant

Birds » Unclean » Stork

Birds » Inhabit » Deserted cities

Birds » Songs of, at the break of day

Birds » Unclean » Pelican

Birds » Unclean » Bat

Birds » Clean » Offered in sacrifice

Birds » Often remove from places suffering calamities

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Ostriches

Birds » Illustrative » Of people of different countries

Matthew 13:32

which, indeed, is less than all the seeds; but, when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and roost in its branches."

Birds » Illustrative » Of the devil and his spirits

Matthew 13:4

And, in his sowing, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the birds, coming, devoured them.

Birds » Make their nests » In trees

Birds » Illustrative » Of unsettled persons, &c

Birds » Unclean » Bittern

Birds » Unclean » Eagle

Birds » Unclean » Raven

Birds » Unclean » Hawk

Birds » Unclean » Owl

Birds » Clean » Crane

Birds » Rest on trees

Matthew 13:32

which, indeed, is less than all the seeds; but, when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and roost in its branches."

Birds » Created by God

Birds » Nests of

Matthew 13:32

which, indeed, is less than all the seeds; but, when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and roost in its branches."

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Peacocks

Birds » Unclean » Peacock

Birds » Clean » Swallow

Birds » What species were unclean

Birds » Power over, given to man

Birds » Appointed for food

Birds » Unclean » Ostrich

Birds » Differ in flesh from beasts and fishes

1 Corinthians 15:39

All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is, indeed, one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Birds » Cages of

Revelation 18:2

And he cried with a mighty voice, saying, "Babylon the great fell, fell, and became a habitation of demons, and a hold of every unclean spirit, and a hold of every unclean and hateful bird;

Birds » Habits of

Birds » Not to be eaten with their young

Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of death

Birds » Unclean » Glede

Birds » Domesticated

James 3:7

For every nature, both of wild beasts and birds, both of creeping things and things in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed, by mankind;

Birds » Make their nests » On the ground

Birds » Called » Winged fowl

Birds » No likeness of, to be made for worship

Birds » Unclean » Ossifrage

Birds » Unclean » Little owl

Birds » Unclean » Gier eagle

Birds » Unclean » Great owl

Birds » Unclean » Lapwing

Birds » Unclean » Osprey

Birds » Unclean » Cuckoo

Birds » Unclean » Heron

Birds » Unclean » Kite

Birds » Unclean » Swan

Birds » Unclean » Night hawk

Birds » Clean » Quail

Birds » Names given to, by adam

Birds » The blood of, not to be eaten

Birds » Illustrative » Of hostile nations

Birds » Called » Feathered fowl

Birds » Confinement » Cages

Birds » Are hostile to strange kinds

Birds » Taken in snares or nets

Birds » Given as food to man

Birds » Make their nests » Deserted cities

Birds » Illustrative » Of cruel and rapacious kings

Birds » Inhabit » Marshes

Birds » Called » Birds of the air

Birds » Early distinguished into clean and clean

Birds » Herb of the field given as food to

Birds » Created for the glory of God

Birds » Many kinds of, granivorous

Matthew 13:4

And, in his sowing, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the birds, coming, devoured them.

Birds » Many kinds of, migratory

Birds » Make, and dwell in nests

Birds » Fly above the earth

Birds » Solomon wrote the history of

Birds » Inhabit » Mountains

Birds » Inhabit » Deserts

Birds » Called » Fowls of the air

Birds » Clean » Dove

Birds » Often worshipped by idolaters

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Birds » Furnished with claws

Birds » Instinctively fear man

Birds » The property of God

Birds » Make their nests » Under the roofs of houses

Birds » Creation of, on the fifth creative day

Birds » Called » Fowls of heaven

Birds » Moses' law protected the mother from being taken with the young

Birds » Instinct of, inferior to man's reason

Birds » Can all be tamed

James 3:7

For every nature, both of wild beasts and birds, both of creeping things and things in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed, by mankind;

Birds » Solomon's proverbs of

Birds » Lessons of wisdom to be learned from

Birds » Migrate

Birds » Instincts of

Birds » Figurative » Symbolical

Topics on Birds

Birds Eating

Matthew 13:4

And, in his sowing, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the birds, coming, devoured them.

Birds Of Prey

Revelation 19:17

And I saw one angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a great voice saying to all the birds that fly in mid-heaven, "Come, gather yourselves together to the great supper of God;

Birds, Features Of

1 Corinthians 15:39

All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is, indeed, one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

Wings Of Birds

Revelation 12:14

And there were given to the woman the two wings of the great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

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