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Beeves
(an old English plural of the word beef), a name applicable to all ruminating animals except camels, and especially to the Bovidce, or horned cattle (Lev. 22:19, 21; Num. 31:28, 30, 33, 38, 44).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
Same as cattle. (Leviticus 22:19) [See Bull, Bullock]
In the Bible
7
Verses where Beeves is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Leviticus 22:19
must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf.
- Leviticus 22:21
When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, it must be without blemish or defect to be acceptable.
- Numbers 31:28
Set aside a tribute for the LORD from what belongs to the soldiers who went into battle: one out of every five hundred, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, or sheep.
- Numbers 31:30
From the Israelites’ half, take one out of every fifty, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, sheep, or other animals, and give them to the Levites who keep charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.”
- Numbers 31:33
72,000 cattle,
- Numbers 31:38
36,000 cattle, including a tribute to the LORD of 72,
+1 more verse naming Beeves.
Scripture on Beeves
2
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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