Topical Encyclopedia The term "Reem" appears in several passages of the Old Testament and is often translated as "wild ox" in many modern Bible versions. The Hebrew word "רְאֵם" (re'em) has been the subject of much debate among scholars and translators regarding its exact identification. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is rendered as "wild ox," reflecting a common interpretation.Biblical References: 1. Numbers 23:22 : "God brought them out of Egypt; He is for them like the horns of a wild ox." This verse is part of Balaam's oracle, where the strength and power of Israel, under God's guidance, are likened to the formidable horns of a reem. 2. Deuteronomy 33:17 : "His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like the horns of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even those at the ends of the earth." Here, Moses blesses the tribes of Joseph, comparing their might to the horns of a reem, symbolizing strength and dominance. 3. Job 39:9-10 : "Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will it stay by your manger at night? Can you hold it to the furrow with a harness? Will it plow the valleys behind you?" In this passage, God challenges Job by highlighting the untamable nature of the reem, emphasizing its wildness and independence. 4. Psalm 22:21 : "Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me." This psalm, often seen as a messianic prophecy, uses the imagery of the reem to depict a powerful and dangerous adversary, from which deliverance is sought. 5. Psalm 92:10 : "But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed." The psalmist uses the reem to symbolize strength and exaltation, indicating a position of honor and power bestowed by God. 6. Isaiah 34:7 : "And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the mighty ones. Their land will be soaked with blood, and their soil will be saturated with fat." This prophetic passage describes a scene of divine judgment, where the reem is included among the powerful creatures that will fall. Identification and Symbolism: The exact identity of the reem has been debated, with suggestions ranging from the now-extinct aurochs, a large wild cattle species, to the Arabian oryx, a type of antelope. The traditional rendering as "unicorn" in the King James Version has been largely dismissed by modern scholarship, as the context of the passages suggests a creature known for its strength and formidable horns, rather than a mythical one-horned animal. In biblical symbolism, the reem represents untamed power and strength. Its frequent association with horns underscores its role as a symbol of might and authority. The reem's wild nature serves as a metaphor for God's uncontainable power and the strength He imparts to His people. Cultural and Historical Context: In the ancient Near East, wild oxen were known for their strength and were often depicted in art and literature as symbols of power. The biblical references to the reem would have resonated with contemporary audiences familiar with these formidable creatures. The imagery of the reem would evoke notions of divine strength and protection, as well as the futility of human attempts to control what God has made wild and powerful. The reem, as depicted in the Bible, serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the strength He provides to His people, illustrating themes of divine protection, judgment, and blessing throughout the Scriptures. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The Hebrew name of a horned wild animal, probably the Urus.Strong's Hebrew 7214. reem -- a wild oxreem or reem or rem or rem. 7213, 7214. reem or reem or rem or rem. 7215 . a wild ox. Transliteration: reem or reem or rem or ... /hebrew/7214.htm - 6k 7157. Qiryath Yearim -- "city of forests," a city given to Judah ... 6332. Pur -- "a lot," a Jewish feast 980. Bachurim -- "young men's village," a city in Benjamin 2766. Charim -- "consecrated," the name of several Israelites 2699. chatserim -- Hazerim 5899. ir hattemarim -- Ir-hat-Temarim, a place in Palestine -- the ... 7671. Shebarim -- perhaps "quarries," a place near Ai 224. Urim -- part of the high priest's breastplate 5863. Iyye Haabarim -- a place on the E. border of Moab, also a ... Thesaurus Reem (5 Occurrences)...Reem (5 Occurrences). Numbers 23:22 God is bringing them out from Egypt, As the swiftness of a Reem is to him; (YLT). ... Job 39:9 Is a Reem willing to serve thee? ... /r/reem.htm - 7k Swiftness (2 Occurrences) Unicorn (6 Occurrences) Reels (2 Occurrences) Reems (2 Occurrences) Exaltest (2 Occurrences) Breaketh (49 Occurrences) Smiteth (156 Occurrences) Eateth (81 Occurrences) Thick (129 Occurrences) Resources Reem: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Reem (5 Occurrences)Numbers 23:22 Numbers 24:8 Job 39:9 Job 39:10 Psalms 92:10 Subtopics Related Terms |
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