What does the Bible say about dogs?

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asked Apr 29 in Religion & Spirituality by doodleordie (1,780 points)
What does the Bible say about dogs?

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answered Nov 26 by LucyVialli (4,170 points)
What the Bible says about dogs is both positive and negative.

In the Bible it says that God cares for animals including dogs and they should be treated with kindness.

The positive things that the bible says about dogs is that dogs are not listed as ritually unclean animals and they are mentioned in passages which indicate that they served as positive roles.

For example in the Bible, Isaiah refers to sheep dogs as guard dogs and Job mentions dogs tending his flocks.

In the Book of Tobit, Tobias's pet dog also accompanies him on a journey.

The negative things the Bible says about dogs is that the term "dog" is sometimes used as a slur or term of reproach, such as in 1 Samuel 23:14, 2 Sam 3:8 and 9:8.

In Revelation 22:15. "dogs" are listed among those that are shut out of the kingdom of heaven.

The Bible also teaches you that animals should be cared for and they can teach life lessons.

Proverbs 12:10 says, "The righteous care for the needs of their animals".

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