How many dogs are mentioned in the Bible?

Answer 1

The words "Dog" and "Dogs" are mentioned 40 times in the KJV of The Bible, but all of these are in proverbs and sayings not to a particular dog.

A specific dog breed, Greyhound, is mentioned in Proverbs 30:31 at least according to the American Standard Version, English Revised Version, and few others (major translations KJV and NIV don't translate this verse using Greyhound).

A few notable verses:

Proverbs 26:11

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

Matthew 15:27

And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."

Answer 2

Answer
There are several biblical references to the word Dog or Dogs
You are most likely thinking of the altercation between David and the Philistine (geber/giant) known as Goliath. The account is written in 1 Samuel chapter 17. You will find Goliath refers to the word dog in verse 43.



Additional Answer:




In the New King James Version, there are 40 verses with the word dog(s). Please rephrase the question with the specifics you wish answered. Here is a notable verse used by Christ as a metaphor for His teachings to the Apostles:

Matthew 15:26New King James Version (NKJV)
26 But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs."

Answer 3

Dogs are mentioned in the Bible. There is a verse referencing that even the dogs get the scraps from the masters table.

Answer 4

Greyhound