Comments on: No, No, Bad Dog: Dogs in the Bible

By: Claire Jones

Claire Jones — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:34:48 +0000

I never knew that dogs were viewed so negatively in ancient Israel! It’s interesting to learn about the cultural significance of names like Caleb. And who can resist a cute pup? Dogs truly are man’s best friend, no matter the time period. Thanks for sharing this fascinating tidbit.

By: charles plott

charles plott — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:59:25 +0000

Hebrew for DOG is KELEV

By: David M

David M — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:29:59 +0000

My grandson is Caleb. His mother chose it when a Jewish friend of hers explained that it could also be read “kol lev”, or whole-hearted, as dogs love us with their whole hearts, unlike many humans. She wanted him to be surrounded by people who love him whole-heartedly.

By: Red

Red — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:32:04 +0000

In reply to Jessica Caballero. It was and never has been God who despised his own creation, but man.

By: Jessica Caballero

Jessica Caballero — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:48:41 +0000

Yes it is!

By: Jessica Caballero

Jessica Caballero — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:47:04 +0000

I struggled with this at first. I was floored by the thought that God could dispise his own creation. Never. He created all things and they are good. Dogs are one of the purest forms of love in the world I have seen. The animosity toward dogs back then was just a sad result of being uneducated and hard hearted. Dogs of those days ran wild and were out of control because they did not know love. Much like we are as humans without first knowing love. We know love because he loved us first. All of God’s creatures desire love. Much can be learned from our furry four legged friends.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:33:43 +0000

Isn’t that the same thing? 😉

By: rogerthat

rogerthat — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:50:16 +0000

Yes
I love your Godly affirmation that He Is in control and not anything or anyone else. My dog loves to serve his master. He reminds me of why i’m created uniquely everyday. And he enjoys it! He reminds me of my position and im thankful for this blessing. I take care of him to my fullest and in return the love is evident. He is a dog and not a human but a great addition to the family. Continue to stand.
P.S. I personally do not believe that dogs came from wolves. Nor do they have to come from a wild animal. And certainly likewise with human beings (animals). His work is finished!

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:30:47 +0000

My dogs will meet me in Heaven, because God knows we cherished the time we had with them.

By: Philip M Traynor

Philip M Traynor — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 03:52:34 +0000

Actually, 12000 years is pretty impossible for any gene pool to survive (per genetic load). I hypothesize that dogs were bread but over a few 100 years (some more or less than others). These monstrous creatures from hell were created, to instinctively tolerate our vicious sin-curse, and to become man’s gothic companion, hunter, protector, and faithful help. God does not create accidents. Jesus, who called a woman a “dog”, recognized that woman’s great faith and blessed her request. IOWs, we gentiles are dogs in need of Salvation and LOVE.

Scriptures, OTOH, are God’s terrible Word. I named my son Caleb (dog) due to the fearful friendliness and boldness of dogs … which glorify God by their monstrous FAITH & LOVE.