Ecological Problems

These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.

Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.

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Cross-references Parent Topic a Related Topics b Links to Additional Materials c

The GENERAL Category

See the individual problems (when applicable).

• Famine

• Hornet (a possible problem)

• Wilderness

• Floods (not referring to Noah's Flood)

Some of these ecological problems may be providential or miraculous acts of God (especially those in Egypt).

If they involve an ecological imbalance, this would be an example of God accomplishing his purposes through Providence. (Note: Maybe "ecological imbalance" could be split off into a separate page.)

See also: Ecological Disaster - a much more serious matter.

Scripture Pages that Link to Here

Genesis 12:1-10

Famine during the time of Abraham.

Genesis 13:1-18

Overgrazing (Also describes the area around Sodom, prior to the ecological disaster that occurred there.)

Genesis 21:14-19, 25-32

The wilderness of Beersheba - a land scarce of water (nevertheless, God provides, keeps Ishmael from dying).

Contention over a dug well. A treaty was made. - In a land where water is scarce, wells are a valuable commodity.

Genesis 26:1-33

Famine during the days of Isaac. Contention over "water rights."

The valley of Gerar - arguing over wells & water rights.

(Another reference to a famine in Gen. 41.)

"N0N-NORMAL" ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS Some of the Egyptian plagues might not be environmental, but they are included because their effect was so widespread ("across the environment"). Some of them may be classifiable as "disasters" rather than "problems." Exodus 7:1-25 Water (Nile River, pools, streams, etc.) turned to blood; water undrinkable; all the fish died. Exodus 8:1-32 Swarms of frogs, covering everything. / Swarms of lice/gnats. / Swarms of flies, only in Egyptian territories (not Jewish territories). Exodus 9:1-35 Plague/pestilence, causing death to all Egyptian livestock; not the Israeli livestock. / Infections – boils on all Egyptian people/animals / Deadly hail on Egyptians only – killed all who stayed outside; destroyed trees; destroyed flax & barley crops. Exodus 10:1-23 Locust swarms; all plant life destroyed. / "Feelable" darkness in Egyptian territories only. Exodus 11:1-10 All the firstborn, both human and animal, will die – but not in Israel.

Numbers 11:1-9, 18-23, 31-34

A massive flock of quail cover the land.

Psalm 104:1-35

Verses describing: 1) Springs of refreshing water, flowing into the valleys, satisfying the animals, and 2) Rain for the hills and mountains, provision for crops and herds; the people rejoice in the abundance.

Comment: It's sad that people have destroyed so much of the environment, that these verses often do not represent what we see.

Psalm 105:1-45

Various ecological problems are mentioned, including famine, and various judgments against Egypt.

Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.