27 Bible Verses about dogs
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But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.
But now they that are younger than I, have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock.
And ye shall be holy men to me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken it.
Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armor; according to the word of the LORD which he spoke.
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go about the city.
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thy enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.
And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crums which fall from their master's table.
But Jesus said to her, Let the children first be satisfied: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to the dogs. And she answered and said to him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crums.
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores.
And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staffs? and the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea?
And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?
Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah to the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.
And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shown me that thou wilt be king over Syria.
His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Yes, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and lewd men, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and maketh a lie.
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Animals » Names of » Dogs
Thou shalt not bring the hire of a harlot, or the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination to the LORD thy God.
Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken it.
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armor; according to the word of the LORD which he spoke.
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go about the city.
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Dogs » Described as » Carnivorous
Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken it.
And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the LORD, which he spoke by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel:
Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and lewd men, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Dogs » Illustrative » (dead,) of the mean
After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea?
And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?
Dogs » Illustrative » Of gentiles
And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same territories, and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously afflicted with a demon.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
Dogs » Described as » Fond of blood
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armor; according to the word of the LORD which he spoke.
And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
Dogs » Nothing holy to be given to
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of persecutors
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
Dogs » Described as » Unclean
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores.
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
Dogs » Price of, not to be consecrated
Thou shalt not bring the hire of a harlot, or the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination to the LORD thy God.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Dogs » Illustrative » Of fools
Dogs » Described as » Impatient of injury
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Dogs » Infested cities by night
And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go about the city. Let them wander up and down for food, and grudge if they are not satisfied.
Dogs » When domesticated » Fed with the crumbs, &c
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crums which fall from their master's table.
Dogs » Illustrative » (dumb,) of unfaithful ministers
His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of covetous ministers
Yes, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of apostates
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
Dogs » Things torn by beasts given to
And ye shall be holy men to me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.
Dogs » Despised by the jews
Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, who against Judah do show kindness this day to the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to-day with a fault concerning this woman?
Dogs » Described as » Dangerous and destructive
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Dogs » Sacrificing of, an abomination
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
Dogs » Manner of, in drinking alluded to
Dogs » When domesticated » Employed in watching flocks
But now they that are younger than I, have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock.
Dogs » General references
Thou shalt not bring the hire of a harlot, or the price of a dog into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination to the LORD thy God.
Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken it.
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armor; according to the word of the LORD which he spoke.
They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go about the city.
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Dogs » A term of reproach
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and lewd men, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Names » Of the wicked » Dogs
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and lewd men, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Wicked people » Compared with » Dogs
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.
Wicked, the, are compared to » Dogs
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
But it hath happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.