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Summary
- Falcons are not explicitly named in the Bible but are referenced among birds of prey; they appear in translations of Leviticus and Job.
- Symbolically, falcons represent God’s swift judgment, protective care, strength, courage, and the need for spiritual discernment.
- Seeing a falcon can be interpreted as a message from God, reminding believers of His providence, the need for alertness, or a call for repentance.
- Church Fathers taught that birds of prey symbolize spiritual vigilance, longing for God, and the contemplative life, cautioning against excessive allegorization.
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