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The Ant

The Ant — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world

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Key verse
Proverbs 6:6
Where it lived
The “underground” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
What it reminds us of
The Ant in Scripture
Illustration: The Ant

Stories from Scripture

The Ant in the stories of the Bible

  1. People of faith

    The Ant in Scripture

    “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” Wise Solomon gives us the ant as a teacher of hard work and responsibility, working gladly without anyone pushing from behind.

    Proverbs 6:6

  2. The prophets and the wise

    What the Bible teaches about the ant

    “The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer.” Although they are tiny and weak, God gave them the wisdom to plan ahead and to gather in time. (“Meat” here means food.)

    Proverbs 30:25

Wonders of Creation

Did you know?

  • Ants talk to each other with scent and work together in perfect harmony; they can carry loads dozens of times heavier than their own body.

  • In Bible times, the ant was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.

  • Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.

From the Holy Scriptures

What do we read in the Bible about the ant?

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.

What the ant teaches us

The Ant in Scripture

The ant is the Bible’s model of hard work and good sense. With no leader or overseer, she gathers her food in summer for the winter, teaching us that responsibility and honest work are precious gifts from God.

How we can live this out today

Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!

Mini-Quiz

What did you learn about the ant?

In which book of the Bible do we find references to the ant?

For parents and children

At home and in Sunday school

A question for parents and children

What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?

My prayer
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”