16 Bible Verses About herds

Consider the humble herd, a recurring image throughout the sacred scriptures, far more than simple description. These passages illuminate profound truths concerning God's steadfast care, the vigilant love of the Divine Shepherd, and the response required of the flock. To ponder these verses is to discover spiritual lessons embedded within the natural and human world, revealing God's providence and guidance for His people. Let us approach these scriptural references with reverence, seeking the wisdom they offer for understanding our own place within His watchful keeping.

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Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:

Scriptural Insights: Bible Verses on Herds

And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

Genesis 24:35KJV

For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Genesis 26:14KJV

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

Genesis 32:7KJV

And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.

Genesis 33:13KJV

And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children’s children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:

Genesis 45:10KJV

And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.

Genesis 46:32KJV

And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.

Genesis 47:17KJV

And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds will we go; for we must hold a feast unto the Lord.

Exodus 10:9KJV

And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the Lord; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.

Exodus 10:24KJV

Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.

Exodus 12:32KJV

And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.

Exodus 12:38KJV

And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that mount.

Exodus 34:3KJV

Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:

Deuteronomy 12:17KJV

And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.

Deuteronomy 14:23KJV

And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David’s spoil.

1 Samuel 30:20KJV

The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:

2 Samuel 12:2KJV

These scriptural passages, though rooted in the earthly realm of livestock, transcend mere pastoral description to reveal profound truths about divine governance and human stewardship. The care required for flocks and herds—protection, provision, patient guidance—serves as a potent metaphor for God's steadfast relationship with His people and the solemn duty of those called to lead. We see God as the ultimate Shepherd, tenderly tending His flock, ensuring safety and sustenance. Conversely, the verses underscore the vulnerability of the sheep and the responsibility of human shepherds, highlighting themes of faithfulness, accountability, and the importance of discerning the true voice of authority. Contemplation upon these passages encourages a deeper understanding of trust in divine providence and challenges us to consider our own roles as both sheep needing direction and, potentially, as shepherds called to serve with diligence and compassion within God’s great fold.