The Bible contains several passages that describe how creation—trees, earth, animals, and all of nature—cries out to the Most High, longing for an end to the suffering and corruption caused by sin. These passages reflect how creation is affected by humanity’s fall and yearns for restoration and divine justice.
Here are key scriptures that explain how all of creation groans and cries out to the Most High:
1. Romans 8:19-22 – Creation Groans for Redemption
This is perhaps the most direct scripture where Paul describes how all of creation is eagerly waiting for the end of its suffering:
- Romans 8:19-22 (KJV):”For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”
In this passage, Paul explains that all of creation (the earth, animals, and nature) is groaning under the weight of sin and corruption. Creation itself is waiting for the day when Ahayah will liberate it from decay, just as humanity awaits redemption. This groaning is a cry for deliverance and restoration.
2. Isaiah 24:4-6 – The Earth Mourns
Isaiah provides a vivid picture of the earth mourning because of the sins of mankind:
- Isaiah 24:4-6 (KJV):”The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.”
This passage emphasizes that the earth mourns and wastes away because of humanity’s disobedience and sin. The earth is suffering as a result of mankind’s breaking of Ahayah’s covenant, and this suffering is a cry for divine intervention and restoration.
3. Jeremiah 12:4 – The Land Mourns and the Animals Suffer
Jeremiah describes how the land and animals are affected by the wickedness of the people:
- Jeremiah 12:4 (KJV):”How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? The beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.”
Here, the land mourns because of the wickedness of its inhabitants, and even the animals and plants are affected. The animals are consumed, and the fields wither, all in response to the sinful actions of humanity. This imagery portrays creation as suffering and awaiting justice from the Most High.
4. Hosea 4:1-3 – The Earth and Animals Suffer for Human Sin
Hosea also speaks of how the natural world suffers because of human sin:
- Hosea 4:1-3 (KJV):”Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel: for the Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land. By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.”
This passage echoes Jeremiah’s words, stating that the land mourns, and the animals suffer because of the sins of the people. All creation is affected by human wickedness, and the earth and animals cry out in response to the injustice they endure.
5. Joel 1:18-20 – The Animals Cry Out to Ahayah
Joel describes how even the animals are crying out to the Most High for relief:
- Joel 1:18-20 (KJV):”How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate. O Lord, to thee will I cry: for the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the trees of the field. The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.”
Here, even the animals cry out to Ahayah as they suffer from the destruction of their environment. The drought and fire that devastate the land also cause the animals to suffer, and they groan under the weight of their distress.
6. Revelation 6:10 – The Souls of the Martyrs Cry Out for Justice
While this verse does not specifically speak about creation, it shows how even the righteous souls cry out to Ahayah for the end of injustice and the coming of His judgment:
- Revelation 6:10 (KJV):”And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?”
This verse reflects the same sentiment as creation’s cry. The martyrs’ souls ask when Ahayah will bring justice and end the suffering of the righteous. It mirrors the groaning of creation, which also longs for judgment and restoration.
7. Isaiah 55:12 – The Joy of Creation at Restoration
In contrast to the groaning of creation, Isaiah offers a prophetic picture of the joy creation will experience when Ahayah brings redemption:
- Isaiah 55:12 (KJV):”For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
This prophecy describes how the trees of the field will rejoice when Ahayah’s people are restored. It is a vision of the future when creation, no longer groaning in pain, will celebrate the fulfillment of Ahayah’s promises.
Conclusion
The scriptures paint a vivid picture of how all of creation—earth, trees, animals, and the natural world—suffers and cries out to the Most High for deliverance from the corruption caused by human sin. Creation is not passive; it groans in anticipation of Ahayah’s judgment and the ultimate restoration of all things. Creation’s cry is a call for justice and renewal, which will only be fully realized when Ahayah brings His final redemption to the world.
Several apocryphal and sacred texts complement the biblical narrative, showing how creation—animals, earth, and even the elements—cry out to the Most High, longing for deliverance from the corruption and sin that plague the world. These texts often expand on the themes found in the Bible, providing deeper insights into the spiritual connection between creation and the Creator. Let’s explore how these themes are represented in key apocryphal writings and sacred texts.
1. 2 Esdras 5:23-30 – Creation Cries Out for Judgment
In 2 Esdras, the prophet Ezra asks the Most High why creation has suffered because of humanity’s sin, and he expresses concern for the fate of the earth and all living things:
- 2 Esdras 5:23-30 (RSVCE):”O Lord that bearest rule, of every wood of the earth, and of all the trees thereof, thou hast chosen thee one only vine: And of all lands of the whole world thou hast chosen thee one pit: and of all the flowers thereof one lily: And of all the depths of the sea thou hast filled thee one river: and of all builded cities thou hast hallowed Sion unto thyself: And of all the fowls that are created thou hast named thee one dove: and of all the cattle that are made thou hast provided thee one sheep: And among all the multitudes of people thou hast gotten thee one people: and unto this people, whom thou lovedst, thou gavest a law that is approved of all.”
In this passage, Ezra reflects on the uniqueness of creation, acknowledging that Ahayah chose specific parts of creation for His purpose. The underlying cry is that creation is in distress, waiting for Ahayah’s plan of judgment and redemption to unfold, as even the chosen elements of creation are affected by human sin.
2. 2 Esdras 6:38-42 – The Earth’s Groaning During Creation
Later in 2 Esdras, there is a reflection on how the earth and creation responded during the process of creation, implying that creation has always been intimately connected with the will of the Most High:
- 2 Esdras 6:38-42 (RSVCE):”And I said, O Lord, Thou spakest from the beginning of the creation, even the first day, and saidst thus; Let heaven and earth be made; and Thy word was a perfect work. Then was the spirit, and darkness and silence were on every side; the sound of man’s voice was not yet formed. Then commandedst Thou a fair light to come forth of Thy treasures, that Thy work might appear. Upon the second day Thou createdst the spirit of the firmament, and commandedst it to part asunder, and to make a division betwixt the waters, that the one part might go up, and the other remain beneath.”
In this passage, the earth is depicted as silent before creation, but it is implied that once creation began, the earth, waters, and elements responded to the commands of the Most High. As such, even from the beginning, the natural world had a dynamic relationship with Ahayah, and its silence and subsequent movement indicate a form of groaning, or anticipation, of what was to come.
3. The Book of Jubilees 5:3 – Earth’s Suffering Because of Sin
In The Book of Jubilees, which is part of the pseudepigrapha, we find a similar concept to what is described in Genesis and other biblical texts: that the earth suffers due to human sinfulness.
- Jubilees 5:3 (R. H. Charles Translation):”And He said: ‘Let the whole earth be destroyed.’ But the waters were still, and all the air was quiet, and the water ceased from flowing. And the earth was still, and the animals and birds perished, and man perished, and all the things of the earth were destroyed.”
This passage describes a moment of judgment in which the earth and its creatures suffer because of humanity’s wickedness. The cessation of movement, silence of the waters, and death of animals all signal a groaning and mourning of creation, showing that even the elements of nature are affected by sin and await Ahayah’s intervention.
4. The Book of Enoch 7:5-6, 8:3 – Creation’s Cry Against the Corruption of the Earth
In The Book of Enoch, which provides a detailed account of the fallen angels and the corruption they brought to the earth, creation itself cries out for justice. The earth becomes corrupted by the sin of the watchers (fallen angels) and the wickedness they introduce:
- 1 Enoch 7:5-6 (R. H. Charles Translation):
“And they [the fallen angels] began to sin against birds, and beasts, and reptiles, and fish, and to devour one another’s flesh, and drink the blood. Then the earth laid accusation against the lawless ones.” - 1 Enoch 8:3-4 (R. H. Charles Translation):
“And the whole earth has been corrupted through the works that were taught by Azazel: to him ascribe all sin. And Gabriel said to the Lord: ‘Proceed against the bastards and the reprobates, and against the children of fornication: and destroy the children of fornication and the children of the Watchers from amongst men: and cause them to go forth: send them one against the other that they may destroy each other in battle: for length of days shall they not have.'”
In these passages, the earth itself lays an accusation against the fallen angels and humanity for the corruption they have caused. This outcry signifies that creation recognizes the injustice and wickedness upon it and seeks Ahayah’s judgment to set things right.
5. 2 Baruch 10:5-6 – The Earth Mourns Over Iniquity
In 2 Baruch, another apocryphal text, we see how the earth mourns because of the sin and destruction caused by humanity. It reflects a similar theme of creation suffering and waiting for divine intervention:
- 2 Baruch 10:5-6 (R. H. Charles Translation):”Dost thou think that this city stands that it should say, ‘I have become victorious over my enemies’? This city shall be delivered into the hands of the enemy, and the earth and its trees and its stones shall cry out saying, ‘O Lord, deliver us from their oppression.'”
Here, the earth and its trees and stones cry out to Ahayah for deliverance from the oppression and destruction caused by human sin and warfare. This reflects the ongoing cry of creation for justice and restoration from the Most High.
6. Wisdom of Solomon 1:7-9 – The Spirit of Creation
In the Wisdom of Solomon, another text from the Apocrypha, we find a connection between the spirit of creation and the presence of Ahayah. This passage suggests that the Spirit of the Lord fills all creation, and creation responds to wickedness by bearing witness against the unjust:
- Wisdom of Solomon 1:7-9 (RSVCE):”For the Spirit of the Lord fills the world, and that which holds all things together knows what is said. Therefore no one who utters unrighteous things will escape notice, and justice, when it punishes, will not pass him by. For inquiry will be made into the counsels of the ungodly, and a report of his words will come to the Lord, to convict him of his lawless deeds.”
Here, the Spirit of Ahayah is present in all of creation, and creation itself testifies against the wicked, crying out for justice. This fits with the broader theme of creation groaning under the weight of sin and looking to the Most High for deliverance.
Conclusion
The Apocrypha and other sacred texts, such as 2 Esdras, The Book of Jubilees, The Book of Enoch, and 2 Baruch, provide additional insights into how the earth, animals, and the elements of nature suffer and cry out to the Most High because of human sin and the corruption brought upon the world. These writings emphasize that creation is not passive but actively responds to the injustice it endures, longing for the day when Ahayah will restore righteousness and bring an end to the suffering caused by iniquity. Creation’s cry for deliverance is a powerful testimony of the interconnectedness between the physical world and the spiritual realm.
