The Bible provides glimpses of God’s love and care for His creation, including animals. Delve into verses that explore the relationship between animals and humanity, offering hope and assurance of their place in God’s eternal kingdom.
Bible Verses About Animals In Heaven
Isaiah 11:6 – In Heaven, harmony among creatures will abound
“The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.”
Revelation 5:13 – All creatures will praise the Creator
“And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!'”
Genesis 1:30 – God’s provision extends to all living beings
“And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.’ And it was so.”
Psalm 36:6 – God cares for animals as part of His creation
“Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.”
Matthew 10:29 – God pays attention to every creature
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.”
Job 12:10 – Life’s breath belongs to God
“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
Psalms 148:7-10 – All creatures are called to praise the Lord
“Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths. Lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding; you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds.”
Proverbs 12:10 – A righteous person shows kindness to animals
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.”
Luke 12:6 – God’s love extends to even the smallest of creatures
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.”
Psalm 104:25-26 – God’s creation is vast and wondrous
“There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. There the ships go to and fro, and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.”
Genesis 9:9-10 – God’s covenant includes animals
“I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you—every living creature on earth.”
Psalm 147:9 – God’s provision is for the creatures of the earth
“He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.”
Matthew 6:26 – God’s care extends to all creatures
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Isaiah 65:25 – Peace among God’s creation in the new creation
“The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the Lord.”
Hosea 2:18 – God’s promise includes animals in His restoration
“In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky and the creatures that move along the ground. Bow and sword and battle I will abolish from the land, so that all may lie down in safety.”
Matthew 12:12 – Human beings should value all creation
“How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
Psalm 50:10-11 – God owns every creature
“For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine.”
Zechariah 1:8 – Even animals play a role in God’s vision
“During the night I had a dream, and there before me was a man on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in a ravine. Behind him were red, brown and white horses.”
Ecclesiastes 3:19-21 – All creatures share a common fate
“Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals. Everything is meaningless. All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return. Who knows if the human spirit rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth?”
Revelation 21:4 – God’s promise of a new creation
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’”
Psalm 84:3 – A place where even sparrows find a home
“Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.”
Isaiah 66:3 – God values the sacrifices of all His creatures
“But whoever sheds the blood of an ox is like one who kills a human being; and whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck. Whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood; and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations.”
2 Peter 2:12 – Animals are part of God’s story
“But these, like unreasoning animals, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals, they too will perish in their own corruption.”
Psalms 104:14-15 – God provides sustenance for all creatures
“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.”
Jonah 4:11 – God’s compassion extends to all living things
“And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”
Proverbs 27:23 – Understanding animals is part of stewardship
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.”
Psalm 145:9 – God is good to all living things
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Psalm 69:34 – Creation rejoices in the works of the Lord
“Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them.”
Job 39:1-4 – Animals exhibit God’s wisdom in their behavior
“Do you know when the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn? Do you count the months till they bear? Do you know the time they give birth? They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labour pains are ended.”
Psalm 104:24-25 – God’s wisdom is shown in the variety of creation
“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.”
Matthew 6:26 – A reminder of God’s care for every living creature
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”