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In the context of biblical references, "goat" and "pillows" are mentioned together in a specific passage that highlights the practices of false prophets and the deceitful comforts they offer. The term "goat" in the Bible often symbolizes sin, stubbornness, and separation from God, contrasting with the "sheep," which represent obedience and faithfulness to God. Goats were also commonly used in sacrificial systems, as seen in Leviticus, where they were offered as sin offerings (Leviticus 4:23-24).

The reference to "pillows" is found in the book of Ezekiel, where the prophet condemns the false prophetesses of Israel. In Ezekiel 13:18 , it states: "This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic charms on all their wrists and make veils of every size for their heads in order to ensnare souls. Will you ensnare the souls of My people but preserve your own?" The "pillows" or "cushions" mentioned in some translations are understood to be part of these deceitful practices, symbolizing false security and comfort offered by these prophetesses.

The use of "pillows" in this context is metaphorical, representing the false assurances and deceptive teachings that lead people away from the truth of God. These "pillows" are not literal objects but rather signify the spiritual complacency and false peace that the false prophets provide, which ultimately ensnare and lead people into spiritual danger.

In a broader biblical context, the imagery of goats and false comforts serves as a warning against false teachings and the importance of discernment. Believers are encouraged to seek true comfort and guidance from God, who is the source of all truth and righteousness. The New Testament echoes this sentiment, urging Christians to be wary of false prophets and to test all teachings against the Word of God (1 John 4:1).

Thus, the combination of "goat" and "pillows" in biblical literature serves as a powerful symbol of the dangers of false teachings and the need for vigilance in maintaining spiritual integrity and faithfulness to God's truth.

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1 Samuel 19:13
And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster, and covered it with a cloth.
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Portrait of a Matron
... Her house was furnished with 'carpets,' or rather 'cushions' or 'pillows,' which
are more ... legend of the descending deity who took service as a goat-herd, is ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/portrait of a matron.htm

The Peculiar Sleep of the Beloved
... We think that we lay our heads upon our pillows, and compose our bodies in a ... the
Christian does, for all his sins were numbered on the "scape-goat's head of old ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the peculiar sleep of the.htm

The Third Continental Journey.
... Thus arranged we set out, one by one, along the narrow goat-paths, accompanied ... with
our baggage, except our carpet-bags, which served us for pillows; and after ...
/.../chapter xii the third continental.htm

Letter cviii. To Eustochium.
... I must exchange my soft linen and costly silks for rough goat's hair. ... bedside, she
fanned her, she supported her head, she arranged her pillows, she chafed her ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cviii to eustochium.htm

The Greatness of the Soul,
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the greatness of the soul.htm