Overview
The Bible addresses raven across 9 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Genesis and Leviticus. Closely related themes include Raven, the, Cherith, Readings, Select and Birds.
Key Bible verses about raven
Old Testament
1 Kings
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying raven for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 8:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Kings, Genesis and Leviticus each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Raven, the, Cherith, Readings, Select and Birds.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about raven?
The Bible addresses raven across 9 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Genesis and Leviticus. Closely related themes include Raven, the, Cherith, Readings, Select and Birds.
How many Bible verses are about raven?
The Bible references raven in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention raven?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 8:7: “And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. to: Heb. in going forth and returning”
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