The Eagle in the Bible
Renewed strength and God's protective care.
The eagle in Scripture pictures the renewing strength God gives those who wait on Him, and the protective care that bears His people on its wings.
Key KJV Verses
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles..."
"...how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself."
"As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings..."
Strength renewed
Isaiah 40:31 is one of the most loved verses in the Bible: those who wait on the Lord 'mount up with wings as eagles.' The eagle's high, tireless soaring becomes a picture of Spirit-renewed life.
Carried by God
Exodus 19:4 and Deuteronomy 32:11 picture God as a parent eagle bearing His people, stirring the nest when they grow comfortable, and teaching them to fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the eagle symbolize in the Bible?
Renewed strength, God's protective care, and the soaring life of those who wait on the Lord.
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