In the biblical account, foxes are often used to illustrate vulnerability and cunning. Jesus Himself noted that foxes have holes, whereas the Son of Man had nowhere to lay His head, as recorded in Luke 9:58 and Matthew 8:20. The prophet's message to Herod in Luke 13:32 also employs the fox as a symbol of slyness. Additionally, the book of Nehemiah mentions foxes in the context of mocking the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, with the enemy suggesting that even a fox could break through them, as seen in Nehemiah 4:3. This imagery highlights the contrast between worldly wisdom and spiritual strength.
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Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’
Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!”