Christ-o-PhilChrist-o-PhilBiblical Atlas

Objects

cattle

Livestock of the patriarchal households; at Sinai sheep and cattle are named for burnt offerings and communion sacrifices on an altar of earth.

Category

Objects

First mention

Genesis 13:2

Tags

3

Genesis 13, 47, 50Exodus 20Livestock

Scripture references

  • Genesis 13:2

    Abram was very rich in livestock, silver and gold.

  • Genesis 47:17

    So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them grain in exchange for horses, sheep, goats, cattle and donkeys; that year he saw them through with grain in exchange for all their livestock.

  • Genesis 50:8

    as well as all Joseph's family, his brothers and his father's family. The only people they left behind in Goshen were those unfit to travel, and their flocks and cattle.

  • Exodus 20:24

    You must make me an altar of earth on which to sacrifice your burnt offerings and communion sacrifices, your sheep and cattle. Wherever I choose to have my name remembered, I shall come to you and bless you.