Wild Bull
is the rendering of the A.V. at Isa 2:20, of תּוֹא, to (Sept. σεύτλιον; Vulg. oryx), which is now generally thought to denote some of the larger species of antelope (q.v.), as the same word in a slightly longer form, תּאוֹ, teo, occurs elsewhere (De 14:3, A.V." wild ox"), where the ancient interpreters (Sept. ὄρυξ; Vulg. oryx), as well as the context, agree in that sense. The particular kind is probably the oryx, although no exact species may have been intended. Others, however, are inclined to regard the creature intended as kindred rather with the reein, or "unicorn" of our version. It is a singular fact that various animals of the ox kind are figured on the monuments as tribute to the ancient Assyrians. SEE BUFFALO.
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