Hornet, Wasp

Hornets and wasps are stinging insects in the same family (Vespidae). Hornets are a kind of wasp that live together in large groups. They make big nests above the ground. A nest can hold more than 1,000 hornets.

In the Bible, the hornet is often a symbol of God using armies to drive out Israel’s enemies (Exodus 23:28; Deuteronomy 7:20; Joshua 24:12).

See also Animals.