9 occurrences

'Fly' in the Bible

Then God said, “Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.”

Verse ConceptsSkyBirds, Features OfAnimals MultiplyingLiving SoulsSea DwellersMany CreaturesExpanse [The Firmament]God SpeakingLiving ThingsThose FlyingExpanse Of The Seasoaring

In that day the Lord will whistle for the fly that is in the remotest part of the rivers of Egypt and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.

Verse ConceptsFliesBeesInsectsWhistlingflying

“Who are these who fly like a cloudAnd like the doves to their lattices?

Verse ConceptsThose Flyingflying

For thus says the Lord:“Behold, one will fly swiftly like an eagleAnd spread out his wings against Moab.

Verse ConceptsWingsEagles

“Their horses are swifter than leopardsAnd keener than wolves in the evening.Their horsemen come galloping,Their horsemen come from afar;They fly like an eagle swooping down to devour.

Verse ConceptsHorsesLeopardWingsBirds, Types Of BirdsRiding HorsesSpeedEaglesWolvesPeople From Far AwayThose Flying

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