Thematic Bible: Bull or bullock illustrative
Thematic Bible
Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » Of fierce enemies
Threaten the beast that is among the cattails, the herd of bulls with the calves of the nations, until it humbles itself with pieces of silver. Scatter the people who find joy in war.
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Many bulls have surrounded me. Strong bulls from Bashan have encircled me.
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Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (firstling of,) of the glory of joseph
As the firstborn of his bulls, majesty is his. His horns are the horns of the wild bull. With them he will push the peoples, all at once, to the ends of the earth. They are the ten thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh.
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Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (unaccustomed to the yoke,) of intractable sinners
I hear the people of Israel say in grief, 'Jehovah, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back for we are ready to return to you, Jehovah our God.
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Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (fatted,) of greedy mercenaries
Egypt's hired soldiers are like fattened calves. They will turn and run away together. They will not stand their ground. The day of destruction is coming. At that time they will be punished.'
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Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (in a net,) of the impatient under judgment
Your sons have fainted. They lie at the head of every street. They are like antelope caught in a net. They are filled with the rage of Jehovah and the rebuke of your God.
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