Topical Bible: Righteous: Eagles

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In biblical symbolism, the eagle is often associated with strength, swiftness, and the ability to soar to great heights, making it a fitting metaphor for righteousness and divine protection. The eagle's characteristics are frequently used in Scripture to illustrate the attributes of God and the virtues of those who live righteously.

Symbol of Strength and Renewal

The eagle is a symbol of strength and renewal, as seen in Isaiah 40:31 : "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." This verse highlights the promise of renewed strength and vitality for those who trust in the Lord, likening their rejuvenation to the powerful and majestic flight of an eagle. The imagery suggests that righteous living, rooted in faith and reliance on God, results in spiritual vigor and resilience.

Divine Protection and Deliverance

Eagles are also emblematic of divine protection and deliverance. In Exodus 19:4 , God reminds the Israelites of His protective care: "You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself." Here, the eagle's wings symbolize God's deliverance and the safe passage He provides to His people. This metaphor underscores the idea that righteousness involves trusting in God's providence and experiencing His safeguarding presence.

Vision and Discernment

The eagle's keen vision is another aspect that resonates with the concept of righteousness. Job 39:27-29 describes the eagle's ability to see from great distances: "Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high? He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar." This passage suggests that the righteous, like the eagle, possess discernment and insight, enabling them to perceive truth and make wise decisions.

Majesty and Sovereignty

In the biblical context, the eagle is often associated with majesty and sovereignty, reflecting the glory and authority of God. Ezekiel 17:3 uses the eagle in a parable to convey the grandeur and dominion of a great kingdom: "This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘A great eagle with great wings, long pinions, and full plumage of many colors came to Lebanon and took away the top of the cedar.’" The eagle's majesty serves as a reminder of the righteous rule of God and the exalted status of those who live in accordance with His will.

Conclusion

The eagle, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a powerful symbol of the attributes and rewards of righteousness. Through its strength, protection, vision, and majesty, the eagle illustrates the virtues of those who live in alignment with God's commands and the divine favor that accompanies such a life.

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Psalm 103:5
Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Of the Renewed World.
... in which God Himself the builder may dwell together with the righteous, bearing
rule ... the sheep, the hound shall not hunt for prey; hawks and eagles shall not ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xxiv of the renewed world.htm

1 Cor. x. 13
... S. Luke 17:7. "The souls of the righteous are compared unto eagles, because they
seek what is on high, leave the low places, are accounted to lead a long life. ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxiv 1 cor x.htm

Letter Xliv Concerning the Maccabees but to whom Written is ...
... unclothed and be with Christ, knowing well that where the Body is there without
delay will the eagles be gathered together. There will the righteous rejoice in ...
/.../letter xliv concerning the maccabees.htm

That it was Before Predicted that the World Would Hold us in ...
... Wheresoever the carcase shall be, there shall the eagles be gathered together. ... which
are now happening to Christians; since the good and righteous, and those ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/11 that it was before.htm

Ephesians iv. 17-19
... All these therefore let us put off, that we may become righteous, that we may ... the
first to seize the prize, and soar higher, like so many eagles: [333] whilst ...
/.../homily xiii ephesians iv 17-19.htm

Letter vii. --For 335. Easter-Day iv Pharmuthi, iii Kal. April; xx ...
... to the dead, and satisfying it with dead nourishment; like young eagles which, from ...
The death of sinners is evil, and those who hate the righteous commit sin ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/letter vii for 335 easter-day iv.htm

Meditations of the Blessed State of the Regenerate Man after Death ...
... renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they Shall ... meet that
Christ should in that place judge the world with righteous judgment, where ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/3 meditations of the blessed.htm

Our Stronghold
... The righteous runneth into it, and is set aloft." Our first rendering is, "The
righteous runneth into it ... "I bare you," saith God, "as on eagles' wings." Who ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/our stronghold.htm

The Kingdom of God.
... Many a time since the Roman eagles flocked to Jerusalem has that prophecy been
fulfilled ... His peace when the wicked devours the man who is more righteous than he ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon ix the kingdom of.htm

Our Watchword
... The earnestness of the wicked should be a stimulus to the fervency of the righteous. ...
be carried like lambs in the Savior's bosom, and borne as on eagles' wings ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/our watchword.htm