Bears appear in the Bible as symbols of power and protection. Today, let’s explore scriptures that mention bears and what we can learn from their presence in God’s Word.
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Bible Verses About Bears
2 Kings 2:24 – The consequences of mocking God’s prophets
“He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys.” – 2 Kings 2:24
Proverbs 17:12 – The danger of folly and mockery
“Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.” – Proverbs 17:12
Leviticus 26:22 – God’s warning against disobedience
“I will send wild animals against you and they will rob you of your children; your livestock will be made desolate and your roads will be deserted.” – Leviticus 26:22
Isaiah 11:7 – Reconciliation of nature in God’s kingdom
“The lion will lie down 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.” – Isaiah 11:7
Proverbs 28:15 – The wicked and their destructive ways
“Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.” – Proverbs 28:15
Deuteronomy 32:24 – The consequences of disobedience
“I will send wasting famine against them, consuming pestilence and deadly plague; I will send against them the fangs of beasts and the venom of serpents that glide in the dust.” – Deuteronomy 32:24
Micah 1:8 – Mourning in the face of judgment
“Because of this I will weep and wail; I will go about barefoot and naked; I will howl like a jackal and moan like an owl.” – Micah 1:8
Proverbs 30:30 – The courage of the lion
“The lion, which is mighty among beasts and does not turn back before any;” – Proverbs 30:30
1 Samuel 17:34-35 – The bravery of David against wild beasts
“But David said to Saul, ‘Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth.'” – 1 Samuel 17:34-35
Psalm 22:12 – Feeling surrounded by threats
“Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.” – Psalm 22:12
Exodus 23:29-30 – God’s promise in taking land
“I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you.” – Exodus 23:29-30
Luke 10:19 – Authority over wild beasts
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” – Luke 10:19
1 Peter 5:8 – The prowling adversary
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
Isaiah 59:11 – Lament of the people
“We all growl like bears; we moan mournfully like doves. We look for justice but find none, for deliverance but it is far away.” – Isaiah 59:11
Job 10:16 – God’s sovereignty over creation
“If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion and again display your awesome power against me.” – Job 10:16
Matthew 7:6 – Discernment in sharing wisdom
“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” – Matthew 7:6
Luke 12:49-50 – Jesus’ purpose and impending trials
“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!” – Luke 12:49-50
Psalm 73:27 – The fate of those who abandon God
“Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.” – Psalm 73:27
Luke 12:42-43 – The wise and faithful servant
“The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?'” – Luke 12:42-43
Song of Solomon 2:15 – The watchfulness over love
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” – Song of Solomon 2:15
Psalm 56:1-2 – Trusting God in times of fear
“Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.” – Psalm 56:1-2
Matthew 10:16 – As wise as serpents
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” – Matthew 10:16
Psalm 121:7-8 – The Lord’s protection
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:7-8
Matthew 26:41 – The struggle against temptation
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41
Psalm 139:14 – The marvel of creation
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14
Isaiah 43:2 – Assurance of God’s presence
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” – Isaiah 43:2
Matthew 10:28 – Fear of God over man
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” – Matthew 10:28
Revelation 13:2 – Symbolism of the beast
“The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.” – Revelation 13:2
John 10:11 – The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11