7 Bible Verses about Caves

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Hebrews 11:38

(The world did not deserve such people). They wandered in deserts and mountains, [living] in caves and [even] holes in the ground.

Revelation 6:15

And the kings of the earth, the princes, the military commanders, the rich people, the influential people and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among mountain ledges.

John 11:38

So, Jesus again felt distressed within Himself [as He] went to the grave site, which was a cave with a stone [slab] across its entrance.

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Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment

Hebrews 11:38

(The world did not deserve such people). They wandered in deserts and mountains, [living] in caves and [even] holes in the ground.

Caves » Afford no protection from the judgments of God

Revelation 6:15

And the kings of the earth, the princes, the military commanders, the rich people, the influential people and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among mountain ledges.

Caves » Mentioned in scripture » En-gedi

Caves » Were used as » Haunts of robbers

Matthew 21:13

And He said to them, "It is written [Isa. 56:7], 'My house [i.e., the Temple] will be called a house for prayer', but [Jer. 7:11 says], 'You have made it a hideout for thieves.'"

Caves » Often capacious

Caves » Were used as » Resting places

Caves » Were used as » Burial places

John 11:38

So, Jesus again felt distressed within Himself [as He] went to the grave site, which was a cave with a stone [slab] across its entrance.

Caves » Mentioned in scripture » Makkedah

John 10:16-17

I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews]. The Father loves me because I [am about to] give up my life, so that I can take it back again.

Caves » Mentioned in scripture » Adullam

Caves » Were used as » Dwelling-places

Caves » Found in the » Open fields

Caves » Natural

Hebrews 11:38

(The world did not deserve such people). They wandered in deserts and mountains, [living] in caves and [even] holes in the ground.

Caves » Mentioned in scripture » Machpelah

Caves » Found in the » Rocks

Caves » Were used as » Hiding places of wild beasts

Caves » Artificial

Topics on Caves

Caves For Burying

Matthew 27:60

and placed it in his own newly prepared grave, which he had cut out of [a ledge of] rock. Then he [had] a huge stone rolled across the entrance of the grave and went away.

Caves Used As Graves

John 11:38

So, Jesus again felt distressed within Himself [as He] went to the grave site, which was a cave with a stone [slab] across its entrance.

People In Caves

Revelation 6:15

And the kings of the earth, the princes, the military commanders, the rich people, the influential people and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among mountain ledges.

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