6 occurrences

'Swoop' in the Bible

They will swoop down on the Philistine hills to the west; together they will loot the people of the east. They will take over Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be their subjects.

Verse ConceptsThe Prophecy Towards AmmonThe Prophecy Towards Edom

Listen, you who sit enthroned above the valley on a rocky plateau. I am opposed to you,' says the Lord. 'You boast, "No one can swoop down on us. No one can penetrate into our places of refuge."

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceSecurity, FalseGod Opposing

For the Lord says, "Look! Like an eagle with outspread wings a nation will swoop down on Moab.

Verse ConceptsWingsEagles

Look! Like an eagle with outspread wings, a nation will soar up and swoop down on Bozrah. At that time the soldiers of Edom will be as fearful as a woman in labor."

Verse ConceptsWingsLabour PainsGod's WingsEaglessoaring

Does a bird swoop down into a trap on the ground if there is no bait? Does a trap spring up from the ground unless it has surely caught something?

Verse ConceptsTrapBirds, Figurative UseGod TrappingEnticing

Their horses are faster than leopards and more alert than wolves in the desert. Their horses gallop, their horses come a great distance; like a vulture they swoop down quickly to devour their prey.

Verse ConceptsHorsesLeopardWingsBirds, Types Of BirdsRiding HorsesSpeedEaglesWolvesPeople From Far AwayThose Flying

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