What Does the Bible Say About Dinosaurs — Meaning Explained

The term 'dinosaur' was coined in 1841, so it doesn't appear in Scripture. However, the Bible describes remarkable creatures that some scholars associate with dinosaurs. Job 40:15-24 describes Behemoth with a 'tail like a cedar,' bones like 'bars of iron,' and the ability to drink up a river — a description that doesn't match any known living animal. Job 41 describes Leviathan as a fearsome sea creature with impenetrable scales. Genesis 1 records God creating all land animals and sea creatures, which would include any species that has since gone extinct. While some interpret these passages as describing a hippopotamus or crocodile, others argue the descriptions far exceed any living animal. What's clear is that God created all creatures, including those now extinct, and His sovereign power over creation includes all species throughout earth's history.