Animals of the Bible · Sky · Birds
The Owl
The Owl — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Psalm 102:6
- Where it lived
- The “sky” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- God hears the lonely
Stories from Scripture
The Owl in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Owl in Scripture
“I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.” In the psalmist’s prayer, the owl alone in the desert is a picture of sorrow and loneliness, showing that God listens to a person’s voice even in the saddest moments.
Psalm 102:6The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the owl
“There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow.” In the book of Isaiah, owls find shelter in abandoned cities, reminding us that without God everything becomes desolate, but that He protects every creature.
Isaiah 34:15
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
The owl flies almost completely silently because of the special edges of its feathers, and its big eyes let it hunt in the deepest darkness of the night.
In Bible times, the owl 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 owl?
6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
15 There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with her mate.
Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.
What the owl teaches us
The Owl = God hears the lonely
The owl is the bird of loneliness and desolation in the Bible. The psalmist cries, “I am like an owl of the desert” — a picture of isolation and sorrow of the soul. It reminds us that without God life becomes desolate, but also that He is close to every wounded heart that seeks Him.
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 owl?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the owl?
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.”