Animals of the Bible · Hills · Domestic
The Goat
The Goat — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Leviticus 16:21
- Where it lived
- The “hills” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The bearer of sins
Stories from Scripture
The Goat in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Goat in Scripture
And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel… and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness…
Leviticus 16:21The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the goat
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Matthew 25:33
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
The scapegoat was sent into the wilderness carrying the sins of the people — that is where the word “scapegoat” comes from, which we still use today!
In Bible times, the goat was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the goat teaches us
The Goat = The bearer of sins
The scapegoat of Leviticus pointed ahead to what Jesus would do: He took our sins upon Himself and carried them far away, forever.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the goat?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the goat?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”