27 Bible Verses about dogs

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Exodus 11:7

And among all the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, nor yet man or beast: that ye may know, how the LORD putteth a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.'

Judges 7:5

And when he had brought down the people unto the water, the LORD said unto Gideon, "As many as lap the water with their tongues, as dogs do, them put by themselves; and so do them that kneel down upon their knees to drink."

Job 30:1

But now, they that are mine inferiors and younger than I, have me in derision; yea even they, whose fathers I would have thought scorn to have set with the dogs of my cattle.

Exodus 22:31

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."

1 Kings 14:11

And whosoever of Jeroboam's house die in the town, him shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field, shall the fowls of the air eat': for the LORD hath said it.

1 Kings 16:4

And he that dieth of Baasha in the city, him shall dogs eat: and him that dieth in the fields, shall the fowls of the air eat."

1 Kings 21:19

And say unto him, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: thou hast killed and thereto gotten possession.' And say moreover unto him, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: in the place where dogs lapped the blood of Naboth, shall dogs lap even thy blood also.'"

1 Kings 22:38

And while they washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria, the dogs licked up his blood, and harlots washed him according to the word of the LORD which he spake.

2 Kings 9:10

And as for Jezebel, the dogs shall eat her in the field of Jezreel, and none shall bury her.'" And he opened the door and fled.

Psalm 59:6

Let them go to and fro, and run about the city, howling like dogs.

Psalm 68:23

that thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and that thy dogs may lick it up."

Jeremiah 15:3

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.

Psalm 22:16

For many dogs are come about me, the counsel of the wicked layeth siege against me.

2 Peter 2:22

It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

Matthew 15:26-27

He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it to whelps." She answered and said, "It is truth, nevertheless the whelps eat of the crumbs, which fall from their masters' table."

Mark 7:27-28

And Jesus said unto her, "Let the children first be fed. For it is not meet, to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto whelps." She answered and said unto him, "Even so, Master. Nevertheless, the whelps also eat under the table of the children's crumbs."

Luke 16:21

desiring to be refreshed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's board. Nevertheless, the dogs came, and licked his sores.

Proverbs 26:11

Like as the dog turneth again to his vomit, even so a fool beginneth his foolishness again afresh.

1 Samuel 17:43

And the Philistine said unto David, "Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with a staff?" And he cursed David in the name of his gods.

1 Samuel 24:14

After whom art thou come out, thou king of Israel? After whom chasest thou? Even after a dead dog, and after a flea!

2 Samuel 9:8

And the other bowed himself and said, "What is thy servant that thou shouldst vouchsafe to look upon such a dead dog as I am?"

2 Samuel 16:9

Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, "Why doth this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go and take off the head of him."

2 Kings 8:13

And Hazael said, "What is thy servant, which am but a dog, that I should do this great thing?" And Elisha said, "For the LORD hath showed me, that thou shalt be king of Syria."

Isaiah 56:10-11

For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting. They are shameless dogs, that be never satisfied. The shepherds also in like manner have no understanding, but every man turneth his own way, everyone after his own covetousness, with all his power.

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Animals » Names of » Dogs

Deuteronomy 23:18

Thou shalt neither bring the hire of an whore nor the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God, in no manner of vow: for even both of them are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

1 Kings 14:11

And whosoever of Jeroboam's house die in the town, him shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field, shall the fowls of the air eat': for the LORD hath said it.

1 Kings 22:38

And while they washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria, the dogs licked up his blood, and harlots washed him according to the word of the LORD which he spake.

Psalm 59:6

Let them go to and fro, and run about the city, howling like dogs.

Proverbs 26:17

Whoso goeth by and meddleth with other men's strife, he is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Dogs » Described as » Carnivorous

1 Kings 14:11

And whosoever of Jeroboam's house die in the town, him shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field, shall the fowls of the air eat': for the LORD hath said it.

2 Kings 9:35-36

And when they came to bury her, they found no more of her, than the skull and the two feet and the two hands. And they came again and told him. And he said, "It is the word of the LORD which he spake by the hand of his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, 'In the field of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel,

Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

Dogs » Illustrative » (dead,) of the mean

1 Samuel 24:14

After whom art thou come out, thou king of Israel? After whom chasest thou? Even after a dead dog, and after a flea!

2 Samuel 9:8

And the other bowed himself and said, "What is thy servant that thou shouldst vouchsafe to look upon such a dead dog as I am?"

Dogs » Illustrative » Of gentiles

Matthew 15:22

And behold, a woman which was a Canaanite came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, "Have mercy on me Lord, thou son of David, my daughter is piteously vexed with a devil."

Matthew 15:26

He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it to whelps."

Dogs » Described as » Fond of blood

1 Kings 22:38

And while they washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria, the dogs licked up his blood, and harlots washed him according to the word of the LORD which he spake.

1 Kings 21:19

And say unto him, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: thou hast killed and thereto gotten possession.' And say moreover unto him, 'Thus sayeth the LORD: in the place where dogs lapped the blood of Naboth, shall dogs lap even thy blood also.'"

Dogs » Nothing holy to be given to

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

Matthew 15:26

He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it to whelps."

Dogs » Illustrative » Of persecutors

Psalm 22:16

For many dogs are come about me, the counsel of the wicked layeth siege against me.

Psalm 22:20

Deliver my soul from the sword, my darling from the power of the dog.

Dogs » Described as » Unclean

Luke 16:21

desiring to be refreshed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's board. Nevertheless, the dogs came, and licked his sores.

2 Peter 2:22

It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."

Dogs » Price of, not to be consecrated

Deuteronomy 23:18

Thou shalt neither bring the hire of an whore nor the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God, in no manner of vow: for even both of them are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers

Dogs » Illustrative » Of fools

Proverbs 26:11

Like as the dog turneth again to his vomit, even so a fool beginneth his foolishness again afresh.

Dogs » Described as » Impatient of injury

Proverbs 26:17

Whoso goeth by and meddleth with other men's strife, he is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Dogs » Infested cities by night

Psalm 59:14-15

Let them go to and fro, and run about the city, howling like dogs. Let them run here and there for meat, and grudge when they have not enough.

Dogs » When domesticated » Fed with the crumbs, &c

Matthew 15:27

She answered and said, "It is truth, nevertheless the whelps eat of the crumbs, which fall from their masters' table."

Dogs » Illustrative » (dumb,) of unfaithful ministers

Isaiah 56:10

For his watchmen are all blind, they have altogether no understanding. They are all dumb dogs, no being able to bark; they are sleepery, sluggish, and lie snorting.

Dogs » Illustrative » Of covetous ministers

Isaiah 56:11

They are shameless dogs, that be never satisfied. The shepherds also in like manner have no understanding, but every man turneth his own way, everyone after his own covetousness, with all his power.

Dogs » Illustrative » Of apostates

2 Peter 2:22

It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."

Dogs » Things torn by beasts given to

Exodus 22:31

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."

Dogs » Despised by the jews

2 Samuel 3:8

Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, "Am I a dog's head, then? That I, against Judah, do mercy unto the house of Saul thy father - and unto his brethren and kinsfolk - and have not delivered them into the hand of David? And thou layest a trespass to my charge this day for a woman's sake?

Dogs » Described as » Dangerous and destructive

Psalm 22:16

For many dogs are come about me, the counsel of the wicked layeth siege against me.

Dogs » Sacrificing of, an abomination

Isaiah 66:3

For whoso slayeth an ox for me, doth me so great dishonour, as he that killeth a man. He that killeth a sheep for me, choketh a dog. He that bringeth me meat offerings, offereth swine's blood. Who so maketh me a memorial of incense, praiseth the thing that is unright. Yet take they such ways in hand, and their soul delighteth in these abominations.

Dogs » Manner of, in drinking alluded to

Judges 7:5

And when he had brought down the people unto the water, the LORD said unto Gideon, "As many as lap the water with their tongues, as dogs do, them put by themselves; and so do them that kneel down upon their knees to drink."

Dogs » When domesticated » Employed in watching flocks

Job 30:1

But now, they that are mine inferiors and younger than I, have me in derision; yea even they, whose fathers I would have thought scorn to have set with the dogs of my cattle.

Dogs » General references

Deuteronomy 23:18

Thou shalt neither bring the hire of an whore nor the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God, in no manner of vow: for even both of them are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

1 Kings 14:11

And whosoever of Jeroboam's house die in the town, him shall the dogs eat, and him that dieth in the field, shall the fowls of the air eat': for the LORD hath said it.

1 Kings 22:38

And while they washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria, the dogs licked up his blood, and harlots washed him according to the word of the LORD which he spake.

Psalm 59:6

Let them go to and fro, and run about the city, howling like dogs.

Proverbs 26:17

Whoso goeth by and meddleth with other men's strife, he is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Dogs » A term of reproach

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

Matthew 15:26

He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it to whelps."

Names » Of the wicked » Dogs

Wicked people » Compared with » Dogs

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

2 Peter 2:22

It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."

Proverbs 26:11

Like as the dog turneth again to his vomit, even so a fool beginneth his foolishness again afresh.

Wicked, the, are compared to » Dogs

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you.

2 Peter 2:22

It is happened unto them according to the true proverb, "The dog is turned to his vomit again, and the sow that was washed, is returned to her wallowing in the mire."

Proverbs 26:11

Like as the dog turneth again to his vomit, even so a fool beginneth his foolishness again afresh.

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