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What Does the Bible Say About Bear?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Bear in the Bible

Discover 10 Bible verses about bear. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bear, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Bear

  1. 1
    1 Samuel 17:34
    And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: lamb: or, kid
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Samuel 17:35
    And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Samuel 17:36
    Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Samuel 17:37
    David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Proverbs 17:12
    Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 28:15
    As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 11:7
    And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 59:11
    We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Lamentations 3:10
    He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Hosea 3:3
    And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.
    KJV

Subtopics of Bear

Ferocity
Two destroy the young men of Beth-el who mocked Elisha
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Ferocity of
Figurative
Killed by David
Two destroy the children of Beth-El, who mocked Elisha

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bear? (10 Verses)

And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: lamb: or, kid
And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us.
He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Bear

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about bear. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about bear and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about bear is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on bear needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about bear with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about bear, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about bear?
Discover 10 Bible verses about bear. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bear, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 10 key verses about bear spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about bear are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about bear compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about bear?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about bear is 1 Samuel 17:34 — "And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: lamb: or, kid"
Where in the Bible does it talk about bear?
Bear is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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