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The ox was an essential animal in biblical times, used for agricultural labor, sacrifice, and sustenance. Scripture uses the ox as a symbol of strength, service, and God's provision for His people.

Overview

The ox held significant importance in ancient Israel's economy and religious life. These animals were primarily used for plowing fields, threshing grain, and pulling carts. They also served as sacrificial animals and provided meat and hides for daily needs. Scripture frequently references oxen in both literal and figurative contexts.

Key Scriptures

"His glory is like the firstling of his bullock: and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth" (Deuteronomy 33:17, KJV).

"Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn" (1 Corinthians 9:9, KJV), illustrating God's concern for caring for those who labor.

"As a lamb that is brought to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb; so he opened not his mouth" (Isaiah 53:7, ESV) uses ox and lamb imagery for Christ's sacrifice.

Application

Reflect on how God values faithful labor and provision, and recognize Christ as the ultimate sacrifice foreshadowed by Old Testament animal offerings.

Scripture References 40

Jeremiah 50:11 Isaiah 30:24 Isaiah 32:20 Jeremiah 46:20 Jeremiah 46:21 Deuteronomy 33:17 Isaiah 51:20 Genesis 27:30 Genesis 41:3 Proverbs 7:22 Jeremiah 11:19 1 Corinthians 9:9 1 Corinthians 9:10 Isaiah 15:5 Jeremiah 48:34 Proverbs 9:2 Matthew 22:4 Hosea 4:16 Proverbs 15:17 Hosea 10:11 Jeremiah 31:18 Genesis 41:2 Genesis 41:26 Genesis 41:29 Jeremiah 46:20 Hosea 10:11 Genesis 32:15 Job 21:10 Psalms 50:9 Jeremiah 46:21 1 Chronicles 12:40 Numbers 18:17 Job 21:10 1 Samuel 11:7 Numbers 7:3 1 Samuel 6:7 Isaiah 30:24 Isaiah 32:20 Deuteronomy 22:4 Leviticus 7:23

Full Topical Reference List 123 total — Nave's Topical Bible

(At grass,) of the luxurious Chaldees

(Engaged in husbandry,) of Ministers

Isaiah 30:24 Isaiah 32:20

(Fair,) of the beauty and wealth of Egypt

(Fatted,) of greedy mercenaries

(Firstling of,) of the glory of Joseph

Deuteronomy 33:17

(In a net,) of the impatient under judgment

Isaiah 51:20

(Lean,) of years of scarcity

Genesis 27:30 Genesis 41:3

(Led to slaughter,) of a rash youth

Proverbs 7:22

(Led to slaughter,) of saints under persecution

(Not muzzled in treading corn,) of Minister's right to support

1 Corinthians 9:9 1 Corinthians 9:10

(Of three years old,) of Moab in affliction

Isaiah 15:5 Jeremiah 48:34

(Prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel

Matthew 22:4 Proverbs 9:2

(Sliding back,) of backsliding Israel

Hosea 4:16

(Stall fed,) of sumptuous living

(Taught, &c) of Israel's fondness for ease in preference to obedience

Hosea 10:11

(Unaccustomed to the yoke,) of intractable sinners

(well favoured,) of years of plenty

Genesis 41:2 Genesis 41:26 Genesis 41:29

Beautiful

Hosea 10:11 Jeremiah 46:20

Bull

Genesis 32:15 Job 21:10

Bullock

Jeremiah 46:21 Psalms 50:9

Carrying burdens

1 Chronicles 12:40

Cow

Job 21:10 Numbers 18:17

Custom of sending the pieces of, to collect the people to war

1 Samuel 11:7

Drawing wagons &c

1 Samuel 6:7 Numbers 7:3

Earing the ground

Isaiah 30:24 Isaiah 32:20

Fallen under its burden to be raised up again

Deuteronomy 22:4

Fat of, not to be eaten

Food

1 Kings 1:9 1 Kings 19:21 2 Chronicles 18:2

Formed a part of the patriarchal wealth

Genesis 13:2 Genesis 13:5 Genesis 26:14 Job 1:3

Formed a part of the wealth of Israel in Egypt

Exodus 10:9 Exodus 12:32 Genesis 50:8

Formed a part of the wealth of the Jews

Numbers 32:4 Psalms 144:14

Goes to the slaughter unconscious

Proverbs 7:22

Heifer

Genesis 15:9 Numbers 19:2

Herdmen appointed over

1 Samuel 21:7 Genesis 13:7

Horns and hoofs of, alluded to

Psalms 69:31

If stolen to be restored double

Exodus 22:4

In stalls

Habakkuk 3:17

In the valleys

1 Chronicles 27:29 Isaiah 65:10

Increase of, promised

Deuteronomy 7:13 Deuteronomy 28:4

Killing a man, to be stoned

Exodus 21:28 Exodus 21:29 Exodus 21:30 Exodus 21:31 Exodus 21:32

Lowing of, alluded to

1 Samuel 15:14 Job 6:5

Male firstlings of, belonged to God

Exodus 34:19

Mode of reparation for one, killing another

Exodus 21:35 Exodus 21:36

Not to be muzzled when treading out the corn

1 Corinthians 9:9 Deuteronomy 25:4

Not to be yoked with an ass in the same plough

Deuteronomy 22:10

Not without sagacity

Isaiah 1:3

Of a beloved wife

Judges 14:18

Of fierce enemies

Psalms 22:12 Psalms 68:30

Of others if lost or hurt through neglect, to be made good

Exodus 22:9 Exodus 22:10 Exodus 22:11 Exodus 22:12 Exodus 22:13

Of others not to be coveted

Deuteronomy 5:21 Exodus 20:17

Of proud and wealthy rules

Amos 4:1

Often found wild

Deuteronomy 14:5

Often given as a present

Genesis 12:16 Genesis 20:14

Often stall-fed for slaughter

On the hills

Isaiah 7:25

Ploughing

1 Kings 19:19 Amos 6:12 Job 1:14

Publicly sold

2 Samuel 24:24 Luke 14:19

Rapid manner of collecting its food alluded to

Numbers 22:4

Required great care and attention

Sacrifice

2 Samuel 24:22 Exodus 20:24

Sea of brass rested on figures of

1 Kings 7:25

Straying to be brought back to its owner

Deuteronomy 22:1 Deuteronomy 22:2 Exodus 23:4

Strong

Proverbs 14:4 Psalms 144:14

The wicked often took, in pledge from the poor

Job 24:3

Tithe of, given to the priests

2 Chronicles 31:6

To rest on the Sabbath

Deuteronomy 5:14 Exodus 23:12

Treading out the corn

Hosea 10:11

Urged on by the goad

Judges 3:31

Was clean and fit for food

Deuteronomy 14:4

With corn

Isaiah 30:24

With grass

Daniel 4:25 Job 40:15 Psalms 106:20

With straw

Isaiah 11:7

Young of, considered a great delicacy

Amos 6:4 Genesis 18:7

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