• There are two Hebrew words used to denote the undomesticated goat:, Yael , Only in plural mountain goats ( 1 Samuel 24:2; Job 39:1; Ps.104:18). It is derived from a word meaning "to climb." It is the ibex, which abounded in the mountainous parts of Moab. And 'Akko , Only in Deuteronomy 14:5 , the wild goat.

    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.