Overview
The Bible addresses wolf across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Wolf, the, Rulers, Children and Patriarchal Government. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Benjamin.
Key Bible verses about wolf
Old Testament
People in the Bible and wolf
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying wolf for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 49:27, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, Jeremiah and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Benjamin and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Wolf, the, Rulers, Children and Patriarchal Government.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about wolf?
The Bible addresses wolf across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Wolf, the, Rulers, Children and Patriarchal Government. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Benjamin.
How many Bible verses are about wolf?
The Bible references wolf in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention wolf?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 49:27: “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with wolf?
Benjamin.
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