Animals of the Bible · Forest · Wild
The Fox
The Fox — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
Discovered in your collection
- Key verse
- Matthew 8:20
- Where it lived
- The “forest” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The Fox in Scripture
Stories from Scripture
The Fox in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Fox in Scripture
“The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” Jesus showed His self-giving love: although animals have their dens, He gave up every comfort to bring us salvation.
Matthew 8:20The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the fox
“Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow…” By calling Herod a “fox,” the Lord showed that human cunning and scheming cannot stop God’s holy plan.
Luke 13:32
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
The Song of Solomon 2:15 warns: “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines” — a wonderful picture of how small bad habits can spoil a beautiful life.
In Bible times, the fox 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 fox?
20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the fox teaches us
The Fox in Scripture
The fox is the symbol of cunning and selfish caution in the Bible. The Lord Jesus teaches us that God’s plan cannot be shaken by any human craftiness, and He calls us to live in honesty, purity and sincere faith.
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 fox?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the fox?
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?
“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.”