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The term "soars" is not directly mentioned in the Bible; however, the concept of soaring, particularly in the context of eagles, is a powerful metaphor used in Scripture to convey strength, renewal, and divine support. The imagery of soaring is often associated with the idea of rising above challenges and being lifted by God's power.

Biblical References:

1. 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 is one of the most well-known references to the concept of soaring. It promises that those who trust in the Lord will experience a renewal of strength, enabling them to rise above life's difficulties as effortlessly as an eagle soars in the sky. The eagle's flight is symbolic of freedom, power, and the ability to transcend earthly troubles through divine assistance.

2. Psalm 103:5 : "Who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s." Here, the psalmist speaks of God's blessings and the renewal of strength and vitality, likening it to the rejuvenation of an eagle. The eagle's ability to soar high and renew its strength serves as a metaphor for the spiritual renewal and vigor that God provides to His faithful.

3. Proverbs 23:5 : "When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle toward the sky." This proverb uses the imagery of an eagle's flight to illustrate the fleeting nature of earthly wealth. Just as an eagle soars swiftly and effortlessly, so too can riches quickly vanish, emphasizing the importance of placing trust in eternal, spiritual treasures rather than temporary, material ones.

Theological Significance:

In the biblical context, soaring is often associated with divine empowerment and the believer's reliance on God. The imagery of an eagle soaring is used to depict the strength and freedom that come from a life rooted in faith and trust in the Lord. It serves as a reminder that human strength is limited, but those who rely on God will find their strength renewed and will be able to rise above the challenges they face.

The metaphor of soaring also underscores the transformative power of God's presence in the life of a believer. Just as an eagle is lifted by the wind, Christians are called to be lifted by the Holy Spirit, enabling them to live victoriously and with purpose. This imagery encourages believers to maintain their hope and trust in God, knowing that He will provide the strength needed to overcome adversity and to fulfill His purposes in their lives.
Strong's Hebrew
82. abar -- to fly
... to fly. Transliteration: abar Phonetic Spelling: (aw-bar') Short Definition: soars.
Word Origin from an unused word Definition to fly NASB Word Usage soars (1). ...
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The Soul of Prayer
... purrs up through the steep woods; still farther, the limestone rocks rise fantastic,
like castles in the air; and, over all, the lark still soars and sings in ...
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Book iv Thus Gently Sang the Lady Philosophy with Dignified Mien ...
... She soars above the sphere of this vast atmosphere, sees the clouds behind her far;
she passes high above the topmost fires which seethe above the feverish ...
/.../boethius/the consolation of philosophy/book iv thus gently sang.htm

Analyze with Me, if You are not Overwhelmed with Humiliation...
... larger portion of earth under their feet? No! no! enthusiasm soars aloft,
it does not fall to earth. Bear me up to Heaven, if you ...
/.../lamartine/atheism among the people/xv analyze with me if.htm

The Beatific vision. (Continued. )
... Let us, for the sake of illustration, suppose a man so gifted that he not only knows
all that can be known about this world, but soars beyond it, and learns ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter iii the beatific vision.htm

The Christian Described
... All other men and things, he deals with as strangers and pilgrims were wont to do.
This man's mind soars higher than the eagle, or stork of the heavens. ...
/.../bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xii the christian described.htm

Dionysius and Modern Philosophy
... conceive only of an intellectual apprehension, which being gone, nothing remained:
Dionysius was familiar with a spiritual apprehension which soars beyond the ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/vi dionysius and modern philosophy.htm

The Epistle to the Colossians
... generally speaking in a more matter-of-fact manner than he is in Ephesians, and
it is only, when he sets forth the majesty of Christ, that he soars to sublime ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the epistle to the colossians.htm

On the Immeasurable Joys of Heaven.
... Steal a little nearer, and mark how the sweet queen of the celestial kingdom, whom
thou lovest with so much ardour, soars aloft in dignity and joy over the ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xii on the immeasurable.htm

Soul Winning
... He may be an Apollos, grandly rhetorical, whose lofty genius soars into the very
heaven of eloquence; and if he wins souls in that way he is wise, but not ...
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At the Dedication of a Church
... merely human sensual power can attain to him. Our dear Lord also soars
on these noble wings. Thirdly, our Lord walks on the wings ...
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Thesaurus
Soars (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Soars (1 Occurrence). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom
that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south? (WEB NAS RSV). ...
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Stretches (14 Occurrences)
... nothing. (WEB NAS RSV). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars,
and stretches her wings toward the south? (WEB). Psalms ...
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Soareth (1 Occurrence)

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Soar (5 Occurrences)
... Soar (5 Occurrences). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and
stretches her wings toward the south? (Root in WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV). ...
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Sob (2 Occurrences)

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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... redemption, and of his astonishing love towards the Gentiles in making them partakers
through faith of all the benefits of Christ's death, he soars high in his ...
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Hawk (6 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings
toward the south? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Wings (81 Occurrences)
... (See JPS BBE). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches
her wings toward the south? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Stretch (73 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that
the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south? ...
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Gospel (108 Occurrences)
... At one time the evangelist soars aloft into a spiritual world, and moves with ease
among the richest and highest elements of spiritual experience. ...
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Soars (1 Occurrence)

Job 39:26
"Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south?
(WEB NAS RSV)

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