6 occurrences

'Insect' in the Bible

After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

Verse ConceptsdogsInsectsPersecution, Nature OfFleasI Am Unimportantbugsrelentless

How much more those living in houses of earth, whose bases are in the dust! They are crushed more quickly than an insect;

Verse ConceptsFoundationsInsectsProperty, HousesMan, Insignificance OfMothsMetaphorical HousesCreatures From Dust

How much less man who is an insect, and the son of man who is a worm!

Verse ConceptsSon Of ManMan, Insignificance OfMaggotsMere Menworms

For like a coat they will be food for the insect, the worm will make a meal of them like wool: but my righteousness will be for ever, and my salvation to all generations.

Verse ConceptsAnimals, Types OfClothingGod, Righteousness OfInsectsWoolSalvation, Described AsWicked Described AsMothsPeople Eaten By WormEternal DeliverancePeople Wearing Outclosureworms

Egypt is a fair young cow; but a biting insect has come on her out of the north.

Verse ConceptsBeautifulHeifersOut Of The NorthFlies

And so to Ephraim I am like a wasting insect, and a destruction to the children of Judah.

Verse ConceptsInsectsMothsPeople RottingPeople Eaten By Worm

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Insect (13 instances)
Mammal (1 instance)

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