The Bible Talks about Dragons.

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By the numbers.

  • The word Dragons appears 7 times in the NLT version of the Bible.
  • The word Dragons appears 21 times in the NIV version of the Bible.
  • The word Dragons appears 34 times in the KJV version of the Bible.
  • The word Dragons appears 21 times in the ESV version of the Bible.
  • Bible Stories about Dragons:

    1. The Story of the Great Dragon: In the book of Revelation, we learn about the great dragon who wages war against the people of God. This dragon is symbolic of evil and represents the adversary of God. However, we see that God ultimately triumphs over the dragon and his forces, showing that good will always overcome evil in the end.

    2. Daniel and the Dragon: In the book of Daniel, we read about a story of a dragon that was worshipped by the people of Babylon. However, Daniel proved that this dragon was not a god but a false idol by using a trick to show that the dragon was not eating the food that was offered to it. This story teaches us about the power of faith and how it can help us to overcome the false gods of this world.

    3. St. George and the Dragon: While not specifically mentioned in the Bible, the story of St. George and the dragon is a popular tale in Christian tradition. According to the story, St. George saved a town from a terrible dragon by slaying it with his sword. This story has been used throughout history as a symbol of overcoming evil and is a reminder to us that with God’s help, we can overcome even the greatest challenges.

    4. The Serpent in the Garden of Eden: In the book of Genesis, we learn about how the serpent tempted Adam and Eve and caused them to sin. Though not specifically referred to as a dragon, the serpent is often depicted as a dragon-like creature in art and literature. This story teaches us about the consequences of disobedience and how sin can separate us from God. However, it also reminds us that God always provides a way back to him through repentance and faith.

    Bible Verses Containing the Word Dragons:

    The Bible does not specifically contain the word Dragons. However, here are some verses that address related themes:

    1. “And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.” – Revelation 20:2
    2. “And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.” – Revelation 12:3
    3. “Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord God of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee. And the most proud shall stumble and fall, and none shall raise him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all round about him … and wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces.” – Isaiah 13:11-13, 21-22
    4. “But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.” – Isaiah 13:21-22
    5. “And I will make Jerusalem heaps, and a den of dragons; and I will make the cities of Judah desolate, without an inhabitant.” – Jeremiah 9:11

    While the word ‘dragons’ is not present in the Bible, there are references to ‘dragons’ or related creatures such as ‘beasts’ and ‘serpents’ that could connote dragons in the literary concept, symbolism or metaphoric representation.

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