The Bible mentions many animals, including fish, bears, rabbits, and more. The Bible also teaches that people should be kind to animals.
Animals mentioned in the Bible
- Fish – The Bible mentions fish often, but doesn’t name a specific species.
- Bears – The Bible describes bears as dangerous, but also uses them to symbolize future peace.
- Rabbits – Leviticus 11:6 states that rabbits are unclean because they chew the cud but don’t have split hooves.
- Lions – The Bible uses lions to represent the Noahic covenant.
- OxenThe Bible uses oxen to represent the Abrahamic covenant.
- Eagles – The Bible uses eagles to represent the Gospel of Christ.
Bible teachings about animals
- Proverbs 12:10 The Bible teaches that the righteous care for their animals, and that kindness to animals is godly.
- Leviticus 11:3 and Deuteronomy 14:6 The Bible teaches that people can eat cud-chewing animals with split hooves, such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, and gazelle.