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What Does the Bible Say About Ostriches?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Ostriches in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about ostriches. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ostriches, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Ostriches

  1. 1
    Leviticus 11:16
    And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 14:15
    And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 30:29
    I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls . owls: or, ostriches
    KJV
  4. 4
    Job 39:13
    Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? wings and: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
    KJV
  5. 5
    Job 39:14
    Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Job 39:15
    And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Job 39:16
    She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
    KJV
  8. 8
    Job 39:17
    Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Job 39:18
    What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 13:21
    But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. wild: Heb. Ziim doleful: Heb. Ochim owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
    KJV

Subtopics of Ostriches

General scriptures concerning
The cry of
In A. V. the word "owl" occurs, but in the R. V., it is the word "ostrich,"
Also translated »owl« in KJV
General references

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ostriches? (15 Verses)

And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,
I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls . owls: or, ostriches
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? wings and: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. wild: Heb. Ziim doleful: Heb. Ochim owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court for owls . owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls : because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
Therefore the wild beasts of the desert with the wild beasts of the islands shall dwell there, and the owls shall dwell therein: and it shall be no more inhabited for ever; neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation.
Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness. sea: or, sea calves
Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: I will make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the owls . owls: Heb. daughters of the owl

How to Study What the Bible Says About Ostriches

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

  • Share what you have learned about ostriches 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 ostriches, 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 ostriches?
Discover 15 Bible verses about ostriches. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ostriches, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about ostriches spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about ostriches are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about ostriches compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about ostriches?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about ostriches is Leviticus 11:16 — "And the owl , and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"
Where in the Bible does it talk about ostriches?
Ostriches is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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