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Does the Bible Mention Dinosaurs?

The Bible does not use the modern word “dinosaur,” because that term was coined in the nineteenth century. It does describe several remarkable creatures, but Scripture does not explicitly identify any of them as dinosaurs.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Creation

Biblical explanation

The most commonly discussed passages are and . describes Behemoth: “Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee” (). describes Leviathan. Some readers believe these descriptions correspond to dinosaurs or dinosaur-like creatures. Others understand them as known ancient animals described using poetic language. The text emphasizes God's creative power rather than providing a scientific classification. The Bible does not explicitly say, “These animals were dinosaurs.” It does, however, affirm that God created the animal world and describes creatures that are difficult to identify with certainty from the biblical descriptions alone.

In brief

The most commonly discussed passages are and .

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