>>238794Here are some inspiring and meaningful Bible passages that speak to humanity’s relationship with animals
🌎 Stewardship & Shared Creation
Genesis 1:26–28
God gives humans responsibility to care for the animals and the earth.
> “Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock… and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”Genesis 2:19–20
Naming animals symbolizes relationship and responsibility.
> “He brought [the animals] to the man to see what he would call them…”—
🐾 Kindness & Compassion Toward Animals
Proverbs 12:10
> “The righteous care for the needs of their animals.”A reminder that good character includes treating animals well.
Deuteronomy 25:4
> “Do not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.”Fair treatment even in work.
Exodus 23:5
> “If you see the donkey of someone… fallen down… you must help…”Kindness extends even to enemies’ animals.
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🕊 Animals in God’s Covenant & Love
Genesis 9:9–10
> “I establish my covenant with… every living creature…”God’s promises include animals!
Psalm 36:6
> “You save humans and animals alike, O Lord.”A beautiful declaration of shared protection.
Psalm 104 (various verses)
Celebrates the richness of God’s creation—animals included.
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🐑 God Cares Even for the Smallest Creatures
Matthew 10:29
> “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.”Psalm 145:9
> “The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made.”—
🦁 Harmony & Peace as God’s Vision
Isaiah 11:6–9
The “peaceable kingdom”—predator and prey living together.
> “The wolf shall live with the lamb… and a little child shall lead them.”