Nest
Summary
Nests in Scripture refer to birds' dwelling places and are used figuratively for dwelling places of security or pride.
☩Literal References
The Law of Moses included provisions about bird nests, forbidding the taking of a mother bird along with her eggs. Various birds are mentioned as building nests, from sparrows in the temple courts to storks in the fir trees.
Key verses:Deuteronomy 22:6Psalm 84:3Psalm 104:17Matthew 8:20
☩Figurative Uses
Nests are used figuratively to represent security, permanence, or prideful self-exaltation. Job speaks of dying in his 'nest' (home). Balaam prophesies about the Kenites whose 'nest' is set in the rock. Obadiah warns Edom about trusting in her lofty dwelling 'among the stars.'
Key verses:Job 29:18Numbers 24:21Obadiah 1:4Habakkuk 2:9
Related Verses19 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nest," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).