Topical Encyclopedia The fallow-deer is mentioned in the Bible as one of the clean animals that the Israelites were permitted to eat. In Deuteronomy 14:5, the Berean Standard Bible lists the fallow-deer among other animals: "the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep." This inclusion indicates that the fallow-deer was known to the ancient Israelites and was considered a suitable source of food according to the dietary laws given by God.The Hebrew word often translated as "fallow-deer" is "yachmur," which some scholars suggest may refer to a specific type of deer or antelope native to the region. The exact identification of the fallow-deer in biblical times is a matter of some debate, as the term could encompass various species of deer or similar animals that were familiar to the people of the ancient Near East. In the context of the Bible, the fallow-deer is symbolic of grace and beauty, characteristics often associated with deer in general. The animal's inclusion in the list of clean animals highlights the abundance and variety of God's provision for His people, allowing them to enjoy the richness of the land He promised to them. The fallow-deer, like other clean animals, was part of the broader ecosystem that God created and sustained. Its presence in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the harmony and order within God's creation, where each creature has its place and purpose. In addition to its dietary significance, the fallow-deer may also have held cultural and economic importance in ancient Israel. As a game animal, it would have been hunted for its meat and possibly its hide, contributing to the livelihood of those who lived in proximity to its natural habitats. Overall, the mention of the fallow-deer in Scripture underscores the diversity of God's creation and His provision for His people, reflecting the beauty and order inherent in the world He fashioned. Easton's Bible Dictionary Deuteronomy 14:5 (R.V., "Wild goat"); 1 Kings 4:23 (R.V., "roebucks"). This animal, called in Hebrew yahmur, from a word meaning "to be red," is regarded by some as the common fallow-deer, the Cervus dama, which is said to be found very generally over Western and Southern Asia. It is called "fallow" from its pale-red or yellow colour. Some interpreters, however, regard the name as designating the bubale, Antelope bubale, the "wild cow" of North Africa, which is about the size of a stag, like the hartebeest of South Africa. A species of deer has been found at Mount Carmel which is called yahmur by the Arabs. It is said to be similar to the European roebuck. Strong's Hebrew 3180. yachmur -- a roebuck... fallow deer. From chamar; a kind of deer (from the color; compare chamowr) -- fallow deer. see HEBREW chamar. see HEBREW chamowr. 3179, 3180. yachmur. 3181 > ... /hebrew/3180.htm - 6k Library Weak Hands and Feeble Knees That There was Created at First but one Individual, and that the ... The Question of the Tall Gentleman as to Whether Diamond could ... The Bishop Elect and Consecrate The Treasure of Grace Book ii. Jerome Answers the Second, Third, and Fourth Propositions ... Thesaurus Fallowdeer (1 Occurrence)... This animal, called in Hebrew yahmur, from a word meaning "to be red," is regarded by some as the common fallow-deer, the Cervus dama ...Fallowdeer (1 Occurrence). ... /f/fallowdeer.htm - 7k Fallow-deer (2 Occurrences) Deer (15 Occurrences) Zoology Fallow (5 Occurrences) Roebuck (5 Occurrences) Roe (21 Occurrences) Wanderings (7 Occurrences) Wild-goat (1 Occurrence) Resources What does it mean that God makes our feet like the feet of a deer (Habakkuk 3:19)? | GotQuestions.orgSummary of the Book of Habakkuk - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org What are the ingredients to a truly biblical worship service? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Fallow-deer (2 Occurrences)Deuteronomy 14:5 1 Kings 4:23 Subtopics Related Terms |
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