The eagle, a majestic bird of prey, is frequently mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing strength, swiftness, and the divine. Its presence in Scripture often conveys messages of power, protection, and judgment, reflecting its esteemed status in the ancient Near Eastern world.

Symbol of Strength and Renewal

The eagle is often associated with strength and renewal. In Isaiah 40:31 , it is written, "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint." This verse uses the eagle to illustrate the renewal of strength and vigor that comes from trusting in the Lord, likening the believer's rejuvenation to the eagle's powerful flight.

Swiftness and Judgment

The eagle's swiftness is another characteristic highlighted in the Bible. In Deuteronomy 28:49 , the eagle is used metaphorically to describe the speed and ferocity of an invading nation: "The LORD will bring a nation against you from afar, from the ends of the earth, like an eagle swooping down, a nation whose language you will not understand." Here, the eagle represents the rapid and overwhelming nature of divine judgment.

Protection and Care

The eagle also symbolizes God's protective care. In Exodus 19:4 , God reminds the Israelites of His deliverance: "You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself." This imagery portrays the Lord's nurturing and protective nature, as an eagle tenderly cares for its young.

Majesty and Sovereignty

The eagle's majesty is evident in its depiction in the book of Job. Job 39:27-28 states, "Does the eagle soar at your command and make its nest on high? It dwells on a cliff and stays there at night; a rocky crag is its stronghold." These verses emphasize the eagle's grandeur and independence, reflecting the sovereignty and majesty of God Himself.

Vision and Insight

The eagle's keen vision is another notable trait. While not explicitly mentioned in the Berean Standard Bible, the eagle's eyesight is often alluded to in biblical literature as a metaphor for insight and perception. This characteristic underscores the importance of spiritual discernment and awareness in the life of a believer.

Conclusion

The eagle, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a powerful symbol of various divine attributes and truths. Its strength, swiftness, protective nature, majesty, and keen vision provide rich imagery that conveys the multifaceted character of God and His dealings with humanity. Through the eagle, Scripture communicates messages of hope, judgment, care, and sovereignty, inviting believers to reflect on the greatness of their Creator.Job 9:26
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hastens to the prey.
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Matthew 24:28
For wherever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
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105. aetos -- an eagle
... an eagle. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: aetos Phonetic Spelling:
(ah-et-os') Short Definition: an eagle, bird of prey Definition: an eagle ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/105.htm - 6k5822. ozniyyah -- (a bird of prey) perhaps vulture
... uncertain derivation Definition (a bird of prey) perhaps vulture NASB Word Usage
buzzard (2). ospray. Probably feminine of oz; probably the sea-eagle (from its ...
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6538. peres -- (a bird of prey) perhaps bearded vulture
... Definition (a bird of prey) perhaps bearded vulture NASB Word Usage vulture (2).
claw, ossifrage. From parac; a claw; also a kind of eagle -- claw, ossifrage. ...
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5404. nesher -- an eagle
... eagle. From an unused root meaning to lacerate; the eagle (or other large bird of
prey) -- eagle. 5403, 5404. nesher. 5405 . Strong's Numbers.
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The Sheltering Wing
... in Moses' song, of God's protection and guidance as that of the eagle who stirred ...
a man does that, and swiftly, he is exposed to every bird of prey in the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the sheltering wing.htm

But Besides, if Birds of Augury Converse with one Another...
... He stung the bird, whose throat received the wound. Mad with the smart, he drops
the fatal prey,. ... Did the eagle, then, possess the power of divination, and the ...
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Three Pictures of one Reality
... that is attributed to Moses, which speaks of the eagle fluttering over ... A little brood
round the parent bird, frightened by some beast of prey, or hovering ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/three pictures of one reality.htm

Psalm CXXIV.
... thee a less powerful robber; if a stronger eagle pursue thee ... who hath not given us
over for a prey unto their ... 9. "Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxiv.htm

Demonstration v. --Of Wars.
... great things, [747] and whatsoever it finds it couches over as a lion over his prey? ...
And again he was compared to an eagle which surpasses every bird. ...
/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration v of wars.htm

How to Read the Bible
... ready to use it as a bird of prey does its ... It flits over the landscape as a bird
might do ... fine sermon"a grand sermon, a highfaluting, spread-eagle sermon; and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 25 1879/how to read the bible.htm

St. Gregory the Great.
... which it used to fly to the prey, for all ... The feathers of Leo's eagle shone to him
with celestial light; the talons of the royal bird traversed the ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter v st gregory the.htm

The Temples and the Gods of Chaldaea
... of the gods governs the world: the bird Zu steals ... was supported upon two legs
terminating in eagle's claws; in ... whole firmament would have become a prey to them ...
/.../chapter iithe temples and the.htm

Constant, Instant, Expectant
... for a little; he must continue running if he is to catch his prey. ... true bird keeps
on the wing, especially if it is such a bird as the eagle, whose untiring ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 25 1879/constant instant expectant.htm

Whether There was any Reasonable Cause for the Ceremonial ...
... In the eagle which flies at a great height, pride is ... The ostrich which, though a
bird, cannot fly, and is always ... hawk, which helps men to seize the prey, is a ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether there was any reasonable.htm

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