The Bible speaks of animals in various contexts, from creation to God’s care for all living creatures.
Animals play significant roles in God’s plan, demonstrating His creativity, provision, and care for all of creation.
Whether it’s the animals mentioned in the creation narrative, the animals that accompanied Noah on the ark, or the metaphors used to describe God’s kingdom, the Bible reminds us of the beauty and importance of animals in God’s eyes.
Here are 30 Bible verses about animals that reflect God’s love for His beautiful creatures and His sovereignty over all living beings.
Bible Verses About Animals
1. Genesis 1:25 – God’s Creation of Animals
“And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
2. Psalm 104:24 – God’s Wisdom in Creation
“O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.”
3. Matthew 6:26 – God’s Care for Animals
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”
4. Psalm 50:10 – God’s Ownership of Animals
“For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.”
5. Genesis 9:9-10 – Covenant with Animals
“And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth.”
6. Proverbs 12:10 – The Righteous Care for Animals
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”
7. Exodus 23:5 – Helping an Overloaded Animal
“If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.”
8. Luke 12:6 – Value of Animals to God
“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?”
9. Job 12:7-9 – Animals Teach Us
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.”
10. Psalm 148:10 – Praise God for Animals
“Beasts and all cattle; creeping things and flying fowl.”
11. Isaiah 11:6 – Peaceful Kingdom of God
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.”
12. Revelation 5:13 – Every Creature Praises God
“And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”
13. Proverbs 27:23 – Understanding the Needs of Animals
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”
14. Genesis 1:24-25 – God’s Creation of Living Creatures
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
15. Psalm 104:14-15 – Provision for Animals
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.”
16. Leviticus 11:46-47 – Clean and Unclean Animals
“This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth: To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten.”
17. Matthew 10:29 – God’s Care for Sparrows
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.”
18. Job 39:19-25 – God’s Care for the Horse
“Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? The glory of his wings is in the flight; but he saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha! and he smelleth the battle afar off.”
19. Jonah 4:11 – God’s Compassion for Animals
“And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?”
20. Isaiah 65:25 – Peaceful Kingdom of God
“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.”
21. Psalm 148:7-10 – All Creatures Praise God
“Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: Fire, and hail; snow, and vapor; stormy wind fulfilling his word: Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees and all cedars: Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things and flying fowl.”
22. Genesis 1:30 – Provision for Every Living Creature
“And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.”
23. Matthew 7:9-11 – Good Gifts from the Father
“Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?”
24. 2 Samuel 22:34 – God’s Power in Creation
“He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.”
25. Proverbs 6:6-8 – Wisdom from the Ant
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
26. Psalm 147:9 – God’s Provision for Animals
“He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.”
27. Isaiah 40:11 – God’s Compassion for Animals
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
28. 1 Kings 17:4 – Provision for Elijah and the Ravens
“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.”
29. Ezekiel 34:31 – God’s People as His Flock
“And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord God.”
30. Jonah 4:11 – God’s Compassion for Nineveh’s Animals
“And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?”
Our Thoughts On What The Bible Says About Animals
The Bible speaks frequently about animals, highlighting God’s care for them and their role in His creation.
From the majestic beasts of the earth to the tiny sparrows, all animals are a part of God’s divine plan.
These creatures teach us about God’s provision, His wisdom in creation, and His loving care for every living thing.
Animals reflect God’s glory and creativity, and we are reminded to show compassion and stewardship in how we treat them.
As we appreciate the animals around us, we also recognize that God’s love extends beyond humanity, encompassing all of creation.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the creatures You have created.
We marvel at Your wisdom in making every animal, great and small, and we acknowledge Your sovereignty over all living beings.
Help us to show kindness and stewardship to the animals You have entrusted to us.
We are grateful for the provision You offer to all of creation, and we ask that You continue to care for and protect the creatures of the earth.
May we learn from them and honor You in all we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.