The Purpose of Animals, as Defined by the Bible

God Created Animals to Enjoy their Lives

As the Bible shows, God created animals (Gen 1:20–25, 2:19–20) to enjoy their lives. For instance, the Lord created Leviathan (a serpent) to play in the sea (Ps 104:24–26). Similarly, Job 40:20 describes wild animals playing in the mountains. Finally, Job 39:13 implies that ostriches flap their wings with joy. Therefore, God created animals to enjoy their lives. Animals were also made to honor (Isa 43:20), praise (Ps 150:6), and acknowledge their Creator (Job 12:7–9), and follow his commands (1 Kgs 17:1–6).