Buffalo (see Cattle).
Category Archives: Cattle
Ram
Ram (see Sheep).
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Wild Ox
Wild Ox (see Cattle; Unicorn).
Source: [Anon-Animals]
Rock Goat
Roe Buck
Chamois
Chamois. The KJV has “chamois” for the goat or antelope of (Deuteronomy 14:5). The chamois (“goat antelope”) of Europe never lived in Palestine. Since the Hebrews were allowed to eat this animal, it must have been very familiar in their country. It may have been a wild goat (ibex?) or a type of wild mountain sheep. Also see Sheep.
Source: [Anon-Animals]
Pygarg
Pygarg.
The Hebrew term translated pygarg in (Deuteronomy 14:5) means “leaper.” The RSV translates ibex and the NKJV has mountain goat or addax (margin). This animal probably was the white-rumped antelope. Also see Antelope, Goat.
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Deer
Deer was admired for its agility and grace, its ability to sense danger quickly, and its swiftness.
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Goat
Goat. In Bible times, Hebrew shepherds treasured the goat because it was such a useful animal. They wove its hair into a type of rough cloth. They drank the goat’s milk which is sweet and more nutritious than cow’s milk– ideal for making cheese. They even used goatskin bottles to transport water and wine. When the hide of these containers wore thin, they leaked and had to be patched (Josh. 9:4; Matt. 9:17).
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Heifer
Heifer (see Cattle).
Source: [Anon-Animals]