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In biblical times, oxen were integral to agricultural and economic life, serving as essential beasts of burden and sources of food and sacrificial offerings. Biblical References and Symbolism: Oxen are mentioned frequently throughout the Bible, symbolizing strength, service, and provision. They are often associated with agricultural productivity and prosperity. In the Old Testament, oxen were vital for plowing fields and threshing grain, as seen in the commandment, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain" (<a href="/deuteronomy/25-4.htm">Deuteronomy 25:4</a>). This law underscores the importance of fair treatment and provision for working animals. Sacrificial Use: Oxen were also significant in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel. They were considered valuable offerings due to their size and utility. In Leviticus, oxen are listed among the acceptable animals for burnt offerings: "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male" (<a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3</a>). The sacrifice of oxen was a demonstration of devotion and atonement, reflecting the offerer's willingness to give something of great worth to God. Cultural and Economic Role: In addition to their religious significance, oxen played a crucial role in the daily life and economy of biblical societies. They were used for plowing fields, which was essential for food production. The account of Elisha's calling illustrates this, as he was found plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before being called by Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19</a>). This passage highlights the importance of oxen in agricultural work and the wealth they represented. Symbol of Strength and Stability: Oxen are often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent strength and stability. In Proverbs, the presence of oxen is linked to abundance: "Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox" (<a href="/proverbs/14-4.htm">Proverbs 14:4</a>). This proverb emphasizes the value of oxen in ensuring a productive and prosperous household. Moral and Ethical Teachings: The treatment of oxen in biblical law reflects broader ethical principles concerning the care of animals and the fair treatment of workers. The commandment not to muzzle an ox while it treads grain is cited by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament to argue for the rights of workers to receive their due wages (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">1 Corinthians 9:9-10</a>). This application of the law demonstrates the enduring moral lessons derived from the treatment of oxen. Conclusion: Oxen, as depicted in the Bible, are more than just animals of labor; they are symbols of strength, sacrifice, and provision. Their presence in biblical narratives and laws provides insight into the agricultural practices, economic conditions, and ethical teachings of ancient Israel. Through their roles in work and worship, oxen illustrate the interconnectedness of daily life and spiritual devotion in biblical times.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(n.) Plural of Ox.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5022.htm">5022. tauros -- a bull</a> ... a bull, an ox. Word Origin a prim. word Definition a bull NASB Word Usage bulls (2), oxen (2). bull, ox. Apparently a primary word ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5022.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1016.htm">1016. bous -- an ox, a cow</a> ... an ox, cow, bull. Word Origin a prim. word Definition an ox, a cow NASB Word Usage ox (4), oxen (4). ox. Probably from the base ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1016.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2218.htm">2218. zugos -- a yoke</a> ... [2218 () two elements to work as , like when two pans (weights) operate together on a balance-scale -- or a of oxen pulling a plough.]. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2218.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2201.htm">2201. zeugos -- a pair, a yoke</a> ... yoke, pair. From the same as zugos; a couple, ie A team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together) -- yoke, pair. see GREEK zugos. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2201.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/504.htm">504. eleph -- cattle</a> ... herd. Word Origin from alaph Definition cattle NASB Word Usage herd (4), oxen (3). family, kine, oxen. From 'alph; a family; also ... /hebrew/504.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm">1241. baqar -- cattle, herd, an ox</a> ... 1240, 1241. baqar. 1242 . cattle, herd, an ox. Transliteration: baqar Phonetic Spelling: (baw-kawr') Short Definition: oxen. Word ... /hebrew/1241.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6776.htm">6776. tsemed -- a couple, pair</a> ... acre, couple, together, two donkeys, yoke of oxen. A yoke or team (ie Pair); hence, an acre (ie Day's task for a yoke of cattle to ... /hebrew/6776.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7214.htm">7214. reem -- a wild ox</a> ... Short Definition: ox. Word Origin from raam Definition a wild ox NASB Word Usage wild ox (7), wild oxen (2). unicorn. Or rieym {reh ... /hebrew/7214.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4451.htm">4451. malmad -- an oxgoad</a> ... Word Origin from lamad Definition an oxgoad NASB Word Usage oxgoad (1). goad. From lamad; a goad for oxen -- goad. see HEBREW lamad. 4450, 4451. malmad. 4452 ... /hebrew/4451.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6499.htm">6499. par -- young bull, steer</a> ... from an unused word Definition young bull, steer NASB Word Usage bull (67), bull* (18), bulls (29), bulls* (5), fruit (1), heifer (6), ox (5), oxen (1), young ... /hebrew/6499.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm">7794. shor -- a head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.)</a> ... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.) NASB Word Usage bull (1), bulls (1), cattle (1), herd (1), ox (65), oxen (8). ... /hebrew/7794.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxiv_jesus_attends_the_first.htm">Jesus Attends the First Passover of his Ministry.</a> ... It was in this outer or Gentiles' court that the markets described in this section were held] Those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of ... /.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxiv jesus attends the first.htm<a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/16_the_story_of_the.htm">The Story of the Purging of the Temple Spiritualized. Taken ...</a> ... When are there not those who are inclined to merchandise, but need to be held to the plough and the oxen, that having put their hand to it and not turning ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/16 the story of the.htm<a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_old_testament/ploughing_in_canaan.htm">Ploughing in Canaan.</a> ... none of these were used in Canaan. Small oxen drew the plough; and the husbandman guided it by means of a single handle, as we see him doing in the picture. ... /.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/ploughing in canaan.htm<a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_lxii_on_the_words.htm">On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xiv. 16, "A Certain Man Made a ...</a> ... Another said, I have bought five pairs of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused. ... The five pairs of oxen are the senses of this body. ... /.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lxii on the words.htm<a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_saint_matthew/homily_lxix_matt_xxii_1-14.htm">Matt. xxii. 1-14.</a> ... Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready ... /.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxix matt xxii 1-14.htm<a href="/library/augustine/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_john/tractate_x_john_chapter_ii.htm">John Chapter ii. 21-Dec</a> ... "And He found in the temple those that sold oxen, and sheep, and doves ... 6. However, to seek the mystery of the deed in the figure, who are they that sell oxen? ... /.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate x john chapter ii.htm<a href="/library/unknown/acts_of_peter_and_andrew/acts_of_peter_and_andrew.htm">Acts of Peter and Andrew.</a> ... The old man says to them: Wait a little, and look after the oxen, and the plough, and the land, that I may go into the city, and get you loaves. ... /.../unknown/acts of peter and andrew/acts of peter and andrew.htm<a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/gods_low_whisper.htm">God's Low Whisper</a> ... After he had left, Elijah found Elisha the son of Shaphat, as he was ploughing with twelve pairs of oxen. When Elijah went up to ... //christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/gods low whisper.htm<a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_13_how_archelaus_upon.htm">How Archelaus Upon a Second Accusation, was Banished to vienna.</a> ... this dream to his friends: That he saw ears of corn, in number ten, full of wheat, perfectly ripe, which ears, as it seemed to him, were devoured by oxen. ... /.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 13 how archelaus upon.htm<a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/15_discrepancy_of_the_gospel.htm">Discrepancy of the Gospel Narratives Connected with the Cleansing ...</a> ... "And Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [5049] And He found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves and the changers of money sitting; and He made a ... /.../origens commentary on the gospel of john/15 discrepancy of the gospel.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/oxen.htm">Oxen (176 Occurrences)</a> ... (n.) Plural of Ox. Multi-Version Concordance Oxen (176 Occurrences). ... Luke 14:19 "Another said,'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. ... /o/oxen.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/w/wild-oxen.htm">Wild-oxen (2 Occurrences)</a> Wild-oxen. Wild-ox, Wild-oxen. Wilds . Multi-Version Concordance Wild-oxen (2 Occurrences). Psalms 22:21 Save me from ... /w/wild-oxen.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/y/yearling.htm">Yearling (48 Occurrences)</a> ... offering; (DBY). Numbers 7:17 and for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five yearling lambs. This was ... /y/yearling.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/f/fatted.htm">Fatted (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 22:4 Again he sent other bondmen, saying, Say to the persons invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatted beasts are killed, and ... /f/fatted.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/s/sacrificeth.htm">Sacrificeth (22 Occurrences)</a> ... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Numbers 22:40 and Balak sacrificeth oxen and sheep, and sendeth to Balaam, and to the princes who 'are' with him; (YLT). ... /s/sacrificeth.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/p/peace-offering.htm">Peace-offering (46 Occurrences)</a> ... Exodus 24:5 And he sent the young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen unto the LORD. ... /p/peace-offering.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/w/water-vessel.htm">Water-vessel (14 Occurrences)</a> ... (BBE). 1 Kings 7:44 And the great water-vessel, with the twelve oxen under it; (BBE). ... 2 Chronicles 4:15 The great water-vessel with the twelve oxen under it. ... /w/water-vessel.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/f/fattened.htm">Fattened (19 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 22:4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Say to those who have been called: Lo, my dinner I prepared, my oxen and the fatlings have been killed ... /f/fattened.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/p/plow.htm">Plow (11 Occurrences)</a> ... The plowman guides the plow with one hand, and with the other sometimes goads the oxen, and at other times with the chisel end of his goad breaks away the ... /p/plow.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/u/uzzah.htm">Uzzah (10 Occurrences)</a> ... When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah, in direct violation of the divine law (Numbers 4:15), put forth his hand to steady the ark, and was immediately smitten unto ... /u/uzzah.htm - 13k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Elisha.html">Who was Elisha in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/unequally-yoked.html">What does it mean to be unequally yoked? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Obed-Edom.html">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/oxen.htm">Oxen: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Oxen (176 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/22-4.htm">Matthew 22:4</a> Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. (KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Luke 14:19</a> "Another said,'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.' (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/john/2-14.htm">John 2:14</a> He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/john/2-15.htm">John 2:15</a> He made a whip of cords, and threw all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers' money, and overthrew their tables. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Acts 14:13</a> The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes. (WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">1 Corinthians 9:9</a> For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." Is it for the oxen that God cares, (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14</a> Do not come into close association with unbelievers, like oxen yoked with asses. For what is there in common between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what partnership has light with darkness? (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12</a> And has gone once and for ever into the holy place, having got eternal salvation, not through the blood of goats and young oxen, but through his blood. (BBE)<a href="/hebrews/9-13.htm">Hebrews 9:13</a> For if the blood of goats and oxen, and the dust from the burning of a young cow, being put on the unclean, make the flesh clean: (BBE)<a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Hebrews 9:19</a> For when Moses had given all the rules of the law to the people, he took the blood of goats and young oxen, with water and red wool and hyssop, and put it on the book itself and on all the people, (BBE)<a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Hebrews 10:4</a> Because it is not possible for the blood of oxen and goats to take away sins. (BBE)<a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16</a> And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Genesis 13:5</a> And also to Lot, who is going with Abram, there hath been sheep and oxen and tents; (YLT)<a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Genesis 20:14</a> And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/21-27.htm">Genesis 21:27</a> And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5</a> And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Genesis 34:28</a> They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field, (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Genesis 49:6</a> O my soul, come not thou into their council; Unto their assembly, my glory, be not thou united; For in their anger they slew a man, And in their self-will they hocked an ox. (See JPS BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/9-3.htm">Exodus 9:3</a> Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Exodus 20:24</a> An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exodus 22:1</a> "If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it, or sells it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/22-30.htm">Exodus 22:30</a> Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me. (KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/24-5.htm">Exodus 24:5</a> And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD. (KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS RSV)<a href="/exodus/34-3.htm">Exodus 34:3</a> And let no man go up with thee, neither shall any man be seen on all the mountain; neither shall sheep and oxen feed in front of that mountain. (DBY)<a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Leviticus 22:19</a> So that it may be pleasing to the Lord, let him give a male, without any mark, from among the oxen or the sheep or the goats. (BBE DBY)<a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Leviticus 22:21</a> And if any present a sacrifice of peace-offering to Jehovah to accomplish a vow, or a voluntary offering of oxen or small cattle, it shall be without blemish to be accepted: there shall be no defect therein. (DBY)<a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3</a> and they brought their offering before Yahweh, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for every two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they presented them before the tabernacle. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-6.htm">Numbers 7:6</a> Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-7.htm">Numbers 7:7</a> He gave two wagons and four oxen to the sons of Gershon, according to their service: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-8.htm">Numbers 7:8</a> and he gave four wagons and eight oxen to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-17.htm">Numbers 7:17</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-23.htm">Numbers 7:23</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Numbers 7:29</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-35.htm">Numbers 7:35</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-41.htm">Numbers 7:41</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-47.htm">Numbers 7:47</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-53.htm">Numbers 7:53</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-59.htm">Numbers 7:59</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-65.htm">Numbers 7:65</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Numbers 7:71</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-77.htm">Numbers 7:77</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-83.htm">Numbers 7:83</a> And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/7-87.htm">Numbers 7:87</a> All the oxen for the burnt offering were twelve bullocks, the rams twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their meat offering: and the kids of the goats for sin offering twelve. (KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/numbers/7-88.htm">Numbers 7:88</a> And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed. (KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/numbers/8-12.htm">Numbers 8:12</a> And the Levites are to put their hands on the heads of the oxen, and one of the oxen is to be offered for a sin-offering and the other for a burned offering to the Lord to take away the sin of the Levites. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/22-40.htm">Numbers 22:40</a> And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Numbers 23:1</a> And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams. (KJV BBE WBS)<a href="/numbers/23-29.htm">Numbers 23:29</a> And Balaam said to Balak, Make me seven altars here and get seven oxen and seven male sheep ready for me. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/28-11.htm">Numbers 28:11</a> And on the first day of every month you are to give a burned offering to the Lord; two oxen, one male sheep, and seven he-lambs of the first year, without any mark; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/28-19.htm">Numbers 28:19</a> And you are to give an offering made by fire, a burned offering to the Lord; two oxen, one male sheep, and seven he-lambs of the first year, without any mark: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/28-27.htm">Numbers 28:27</a> And give a burned offering for a sweet smell to the Lord; two oxen, one male sheep, and seven he-lambs of the first year; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-13.htm">Numbers 29:13</a> And give a burned offering, an offering made by fire of a sweet smell to the Lord, thirteen oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, all without any mark on them; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-14.htm">Numbers 29:14</a> And their meal offering, the best meal mixed with oil, three tenth parts for every one of the thirteen oxen, two tenth parts for every male sheep, (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-17.htm">Numbers 29:17</a> On the second day of the feast give an offering of twelve oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark on them; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-18.htm">Numbers 29:18</a> And their meal offering and their drink offerings for the oxen and the sheep and the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-20.htm">Numbers 29:20</a> And on the third day eleven oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark; (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-21.htm">Numbers 29:21</a> And their meal offering and drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-23.htm">Numbers 29:23</a> And on the fourth day ten oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-24.htm">Numbers 29:24</a> And their meal offering and their drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-26.htm">Numbers 29:26</a> And on the fifth day nine oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-27.htm">Numbers 29:27</a> And their meal offering and their drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-29.htm">Numbers 29:29</a> And on the sixth day eight oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-30.htm">Numbers 29:30</a> And their meal offering and their drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-32.htm">Numbers 29:32</a> And on the seventh day seven oxen, two male sheep, fourteen he-lambs of the first year, without any mark: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/29-33.htm">Numbers 29:33</a> And their meal offering and their drink offerings for the oxen, for the male sheep, and for the lambs, in relation to their number, as it is ordered: (BBE)<a href="/numbers/31-28.htm">Numbers 31:28</a> And levy a tribute unto Jehovah of the men of war that went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, 'both' of the persons, and of the oxen, and of the asses, and of the flocks: (ASV BBE DBY RSV)<a href="/numbers/31-30.htm">Numbers 31:30</a> And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one drawn out of every fifty, of the persons, of the oxen, of the asses, and of the flocks, 'even' of all the cattle, and give them unto the Levites, that keep the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah. (ASV BBE DBY RSV)<a href="/numbers/31-33.htm">Numbers 31:33</a> and threescore and twelve thousand oxen, (ASV BBE DBY)<a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Numbers 31:38</a> And the oxen were thirty and six thousand; of which Jehovah's tribute was threescore and twelve. (ASV BBE DBY)<a href="/numbers/31-44.htm">Numbers 31:44</a> and thirty and six thousand oxen, (ASV BBE DBY)<a href="/deuteronomy/7-13.htm">Deuteronomy 7:13</a> and hath loved thee, and blessed thee, and multiplied thee, and hath blessed the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, thy corn, and thy new wine, and thine oil, the increase of thine oxen, and the wealth of thy flock, on the ground which He hath sworn to thy fathers to give to thee. (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/14-26.htm">Deuteronomy 14:26</a> And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-19.htm">Deuteronomy 15:19</a> All the firstborn males that are born of your herd and of your flock you shall sanctify to Yahweh your God: you shall do no work with the firstborn of your herd, nor shear the firstborn of your flock. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a> Blessed 'is' the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, increase of thine oxen, and wealth of thy flock. (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-18.htm">Deuteronomy 28:18</a> Cursed 'is' the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, increase of thine oxen, and wealth of thy flock. (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-51.htm">Deuteronomy 28:51</a> and it hath eaten the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy ground, till thou art destroyed; which leaveth not to thee corn, new wine, and oil, increase of thine oxen, and wealth of thy flock, till it hath destroyed thee. (YLT)<a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Joshua 6:21</a> They utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, both young and old, and ox, and sheep, and donkey, with the edge of the sword. (See RSV)<a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Joshua 7:24</a> And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/judges/6-4.htm">Judges 6:4</a> And put their army in position against them; and they took all the produce of the earth as far as Gaza, till there was no food in Israel, or any sheep or oxen or asses. (BBE)<a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Judges 6:5</a> For they came up regularly with their oxen and their tents; they came like the locusts in number; they and their camels were without number; and they came into the land for its destruction. (BBE)<a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Judges 18:21</a> So they went on their way again, putting the little ones and the oxen and the goods in front of them. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">1 Samuel 8:16</a> He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his work. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/11-5.htm">1 Samuel 11:5</a> Behold, Saul came following the oxen out of the field; and Saul said, "What ails the people that they weep?" They told him the words of the men of Jabesh. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/11-7.htm">1 Samuel 11:7</a> He took a yoke of oxen, and cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the borders of Israel by the hand of messengers, saying, "Whoever doesn't come forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen." The dread of Yahweh fell on the people, and they came out as one man. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">1 Samuel 14:14</a> And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow. (KJV WBS)<a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm">1 Samuel 14:32</a> And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew them on the ground: and the people did eat them with the blood. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm">1 Samuel 14:34</a> And Saul said, Go about among the people and say to them, Let every man come here to me with his ox and his sheep, and put them to death here, and take his meal: do no sin against the Lord by taking the blood with the flesh. So all the people took their oxen with them that night and put them to death there. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">1 Samuel 15:9</a> But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all that was good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/15-14.htm">1 Samuel 15:14</a> And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/15-15.htm">1 Samuel 15:15</a> And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/15-21.htm">1 Samuel 15:21</a> But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">1 Samuel 22:19</a> And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">1 Samuel 27:9</a> And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6</a> And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a> And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings. (KJV WBS)<a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">2 Samuel 24:22</a> Araunah said to David, "Let my lord the king take and offer up what seems good to him. Behold, the cattle for the burnt offering, and the threshing instruments and the yokes of the oxen for the wood: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">2 Samuel 24:24</a> The king said to Araunah, "No; but I will most certainly buy it from you for a price. I will not offer burnt offerings to Yahweh my God which cost me nothing." So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9</a> And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">1 Kings 1:19</a> And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called. (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. 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