The Bible is filled with ancient texts that are often used, seen analyzed and scrutinized. In fact, there are many different religious critics out there who spend most of their time studying the Bible. One of the things they study is the land animals mentioned in the Bible, as well as the land surveying mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. Here are a few popular Bible verses about land animals and land surveying that many people mention when talking about this topic.
When you think of land animals, what comes to mind? Do you envision the elephant or maybe even the lion? I know there are a lot of Bible verses about land animals, but did you know that there are also a lot of Bible verses about land surveying. If you would like to find out what I mean, keep reading.
Bible Verses About Land
The following Bible verses are about land.
Psalm 24:1-2
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
Psalm 50:12
Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?
Zechariah 8:7-8
This is what the LORD Almighty says: “I will save my people from the countries of the east and from Egypt, where they have been taken as captives. I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem again; they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous.”
- Genesis 13:9: “Abram said to Lot, ‘Let’s not be unreasonable with each other. We don’t have the same amount of land, so let’s divide it up between us.’ So Abram gave Lot the whole plain of the Jordan, from Bet Shean to Gerar.”
- Genesis 13:10: “Lot chose for himself the whole plain of Jordan and set out toward Sodom.”
- Genesis 13:11: “But before they could reach Sodom and Gomorrah, God destroyed them both because of their great evil.”
The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15)
For the land will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14)
“And he said to him, ‘Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in Paradise.'” (Luke 23:43)
“For surely there is an end; and your expectation shall not be cut off.” (Job 7:17)
Psalm 24:1-2
The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?
- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. (Psalm 23:1-3)
- Behold, I am the Lord God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your seed; and your seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in you and in your seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. (Genesis 28:13-14)
Bible Verses About Land Surveying
The Bible contains many passages that speak of land animals.
The Bible is full of references to animals that live in the earth and on land. Most of the references are to the animals that were present during the time of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, but there are also mentions of animals that were native to other areas of the world.
Bible verses about land animals include references to insects, mammals and reptiles, including snakes and lizards. The Bible also makes reference to birds, fish and mammals that live in water.
Genesis 1:12-19 (KJV)
12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind and one tree yielding fruit which had a seed in itself after his kind and every tree yielding fruit whose seed was in itself after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
13 And there was evening and there was morning one day.
14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon
The Bible is a wonderful source of inspiration and guidance for many people. It is also a great source of information about the land and its animals. These animal-related Bible verses can be used in a variety of ways, including for land surveying.
Some surveys involve finding out which areas are suitable for building on or farming, while others are done to determine the boundaries between properties. In both cases, it helps to know what kinds of animals are around, so that they can be avoided or taken into account when planning a project.
The following Bible verses contain references to land animals:
Genesis 1:24-28 – God created all kinds of land animals and birds on Day 5, but he did not create the fish until Day 6.
Genesis 2:19 – The Lord took one of Adam’s ribs and made Eve from it. This is why women have such small ribs compared to men!
Genesis 3:1-2 – After Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s commandment not to eat from the tree of knowledge, they were cast out of the Garden of Eden and forced to live on earth with all its dangers and hardships. This included having to live off the land for food instead of being able to pick fruit from trees at will like
“And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” (Genesis 6:3)
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6)
“For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matthew 5:45)
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, herbs yielding seed, fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so.” (Genesis 1:11)
“And God said unto them [Adam and Eve], Be fruitful, and multiply [or “replenish”], and replenish [or “fill up”] the earth [land].” (Genesis 1:28)
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and behold it was very good. And there was evening
- “And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:25 (KJV)
- “So the Lord God cast a deep sleep upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.” Genesis 2:21-22 (KJV)
- “And God said to Noah,”This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.” Genesis 9:12 (KJV)
- “And out of the ground made Jehovah God to grow every tree that is pleasant to sight, and good for food; The tree of life also in midst of paradise; and Lucifer in chains shall be; To keep him from doing hurt; And out of his mouth go forth smoke as from a furnace; And his nostrils are as burning lamps; In his neck abideth strength
Bible Verses About Land Animals
- And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 2. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 3. And the evening and the morning were the third day. 4. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: 5. And let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. 6. And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. 7. And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth…
The Bible mentions many different kinds of animals, but the most significant is the human being.
In Genesis 1:26-27, God created man and woman in his image, giving them dominion over the earth and all its creatures (Genesis 1:26-28). In this way, humans are given responsibility for all living things on the planet and are commanded to care for them.
In addition to their role in creation, the Bible also uses animals as symbols for human behavior and characteristics. For example, Psalm 104:21 compares men to bulls; Ecclesiastes 3:19 describes men as beasts; Proverbs 30:24 says that fools are like sheep; and Isaiah 34:15 describes a wolf as an animal that devours its own kind.
Several passages in the Bible also mention specific types of land animals that were used by God’s people in their daily lives or worship practices. These include horses (Genesis 32:15), camels (Genesis 37:25), oxen (Judges 4:19), donkeys (2 Kings 2:22), cattle (1 Kings 22:36) and sheep (Isaiah 40:11).
“The lion shall eat straw like the ox” (Isaiah 65:25).
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst” (John 6:35).
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,” (Revelation 14:9).
Genesis 1:24-30
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them saying Be fruitful and multiply, fill the waters in the seas…
Genesis 6:19-22
And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. Of fowls after their kind…Of every creeping thing of all flesh by sevens…Of beasts after their kind…And take
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm 91:1)
The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it. For he has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the rivers. (Psalm 24:1-2)
You have been my guide since I was first formed; You will lead me out to the end. (Psalm 71:6)
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on him will I lean and have confidence; my shield and horn his strength. And I am saved from my enemies.
10 Things to Pray when You Pray Over the Land
Thank you for taking time to pray over Antioch Georgetown’s land. We want to start off the year strong by seeking God and praying BIG!
As you pray, here are 10 things to serve as a guide as you spend time with the Lord.
1. Give thanks.
Start by giving thanks to God for His goodness and grace. Thank Him because His plans for Antioch Georgetown are good!
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.”
2. Confess sin.
Aren’t you glad our sins have been forgiven by the blood of Jesus! Even still, we should daily confess our sins to our heavenly Father, recognizing our desperate need for His cleansing.
James 5:16 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.“
3. Humble yourself.
We shouldn’t approach God with in a spirit of pride or self-righteousness. God hears the prayers of the humble and answers their request.
2 Chronicles 7:14 “and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
4. Ask for courage.
Often, the purposes God calls us to will stretch us beyond our comfort zone. Pray that God will give us strength and courage to fulfill the mission He has given our church to lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way.
Joshua 1:7-9 “Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
5. Ask for direction.
We don’t want to build on a church facility without the Lord’s direction. Ask Him to guide us and give wisdom to those in leadership positions. Pray that He will go before us, and we will follow close behind.
Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.”
6. Ask God to bless.
God invites us to make bold requests of Him. Ask Him to bless us beyond anything we could think or imagine. Ask Him to meet every need that comes across our path.
1 Chronicles 4:10 “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him what he requested.“
7. Pray for salvations.
Pray specifically for people you know who need Jesus. Call them by name and ask God to save them. Pray that we will continue to see people take the first step of giving their lives to follow Jesus.
Acts 2:41-43. “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and ]to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.”
8. Pray for debt to be paid off.
We believe God brought us to this particular property, and we believe He will provide the funds to pay for it. Ask Him to do “far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think!” Pray that we will pay off the land this year!
Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.“
9. Pray for our city
God has placed us in our city for a purpose. Pray that God will bless our city, and that He may use us to make a difference in the lives of those we call neighbors. Pray over our city leaders, teachers, law enforcement, and first responders.
Jeremiah 29:7 “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.“
10. Pray believing.
Do you really believe God will answer the prayers you’ve been praying? Spend your last few minutes simply telling God you believe in Him and you believe Him. Thank the Lord that He can be fully trusted.
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.