Animals of the Bible · Forest · Wild
The Leopard
The Leopard — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Isaiah 11:6
- Where it lived
- The “forest” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The Leopard in Scripture
Stories from Scripture
The Leopard in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Leopard in Scripture
“…the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together…” In Christ’s coming kingdom, fast predators will live in peace, a picture of the full harmony of a renewed creation.
Isaiah 11:6The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the leopard
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.” The prophet shows that people cannot change their own hearts; only God’s power and grace can bring real change.
Jeremiah 13:23
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Leopards lived in the thickets of the Jordan and on the rocky heights of Mount Hermon, and people admired their amazing speed and the camouflage pattern of their fur.
In Bible times, the leopard 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 leopard?
6 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.
23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the leopard teaches us
The Leopard in Scripture
The leopard stands for a nature that cannot change by its own strength — no one can wipe away the spots of a leopard. But through the sacrifice of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, God makes possible the miracle of a new and clean heart.
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 leopard?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the leopard?
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.”