Goats are mentioned in the New Testament in Matthew 25:32,33; Hebrews 9:12,13,19; 10:4 . They represent oppressors and wicked men (Ezekiel 34:17; 39:18; Matthew 25:33 ).
Several varieties of the goat were familiar to the Hebrews. They had an important place in their rural economy on account of the milk they afforded and the excellency of the flesh of the kid. They formed an important part of pastoral wealth (Genesis 31:10,12;32:14;; 1 Samuel 25:2 ).
Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Goat'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/g/goat.html. 1897.
Easton's Bible Dictionary was written by Matthew George Easton, who lived from 1823-1894. This Scottish Presbyterian's other significant literary achievements were his English translations of two of Franz Delitzsch's commentaries. The nearly 4,000 entries cover material from Aaron to Zuzims!Wikipedia
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