Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Eagle?

30 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Eagle in the Bible

What does the Bible say about eagle? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

30
Total Verses
28
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Eagle

  1. 1
    Exodus 19:4
    Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 11:13
    And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 11:18
    And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 14:12
    But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 28:49
    The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; understand: Heb. hear
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 32:11
    As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 9:26
    They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. swift: or, ships of Ebeh: Heb. ships of desire
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 39:27
    Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? at: Heb. by thy mouth
    KJV
  9. 9
    Job 39:28
    She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Job 39:29
    From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
    KJV

Subtopics of Eagle

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the eagle
Forbidden as food
The swift flight of
The nest of
Carries her young upon her wings
The long life of
The molting of
Gier-eagle
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eagle? (28 Verses)

Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.
And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,
But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; understand: Heb. hear
As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. swift: or, ships of Ebeh: Heb. ships of desire
Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? at: Heb. by thy mouth
She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. set: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. midst: Heb. heart
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change
Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.
For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.
Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD.
Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.
And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings, longwinged , full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar: divers: Heb. embroidering
The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it. and it: or, wherewith it
Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law. thy: Heb. the roof of thy
Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Eagle? (2 Verses)

And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time , and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Eagle

  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 eagle. 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 eagle 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 eagle 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 eagle needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about eagle 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 eagle, 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 eagle?
What does the Bible say about eagle? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 30 key verses about eagle spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about eagle are there?
There are 30 key Bible verses about eagle compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about eagle?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about eagle is Exodus 19:4 — "Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself."
Where in the Bible does it talk about eagle?
Eagle is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 30 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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