Topical Encyclopedia Bozrah, an ancient city mentioned in the Bible, is notably recognized for its association with sheep and pastoral wealth. Located in the region of Edom, Bozrah is often highlighted in the Scriptures as a place of prosperity and abundance, particularly in terms of livestock.The prophet Isaiah references Bozrah in a context that underscores its significance in the pastoral economy of the ancient Near East. In Isaiah 34:6 , the city is mentioned in a prophecy concerning judgment: "The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood, it is covered with fat—the blood of lambs and goats, the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom." This passage, while primarily focusing on divine judgment, implicitly acknowledges Bozrah's reputation for its sheep and livestock, as it is depicted as a place where such animals are abundant. Jeremiah also speaks of Bozrah in a similar vein. In Jeremiah 49:13 , the prophet declares, "For I have sworn by Myself, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a ruin, a reproach, a waste, and a curse. And all its cities will be in ruins forever." The mention of Bozrah in the context of judgment again highlights its prominence, suggesting that its downfall would be significant due to its previous wealth and status, likely bolstered by its sheep and pastoral resources. Furthermore, the prophet Amos refers to the region's wealth in Amos 1:12 , where he proclaims, "So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah." The implication here is that Bozrah, with its fortified structures, was a center of economic activity, possibly supported by its sheep and livestock trade. In the broader biblical narrative, sheep are often symbolic of wealth, sustenance, and divine blessing. Bozrah's association with sheep thus underscores its historical and economic importance in the biblical world. The city's mention in prophetic literature serves as a testament to its once-thriving pastoral industry, which was integral to the region's identity and prosperity. Torrey's Topical Textbook Micah 2:12I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of you; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the middle of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Christ is Glorious --Let us Make Him Known And ii. To Pammachius against John of Jerusalem. Resources What is the significance of sheep in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho are the “other sheep” mentioned in John 10:16? | GotQuestions.org What is sheep stealing? | GotQuestions.org Sheep: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sheep Gate: An Ancient Gate of Jerusalem Sheep of the Defenselessness of Servants of God (Greek: Diakonoi) Sheep of the Wicked in Their Death Sheep of Those Under God's Judgment Sheep were Frequently: Cut off by Disease Sheep were Frequently: Destroyed by Wild Beasts Sheep were Frequently: Given As Presents Sheep were Frequently: Given As Tribute Sheep were Frequently: Taken in Great Numbers in War Sheep: (In Patience and Simplicity) of Patience, of Christ Sheep: (In Proneness to Wander) of Those Who Depart from God Sheep: (Lost) of the Unregenerate Sheep: (Separation from the Goats) the Separation of Saints Sheep: (When Found) Restored Sinners Sheep: Also: Jacob's Management of Sheep: Being Covered With a Fleece Sheep: Bleating of, Alluded To Sheep: Constituted a Great Part of Patriarchal Wealth Sheep: False Prophets Assume the Simple Appearance Sheep: Feasting at the Time of Shearing Sheep: Females of, Called Ewes Sheep: First Wool of, Given to the Priests Sheep: Firstlings of, Could not be Dedicated As a Free-Will offering Sheep: Firstlings of, not to be Redeemed Sheep: Firstlings of, not to be Shorn Sheep: Flesh of, Extensively Used As Food Sheep: Flocks of Attended by Members of the Family Sheep: Flocks of Attended by Servants Sheep: Flocks of Conducted to the Richest Pastures Sheep: Flocks of Fed in the Valleys Sheep: Flocks of Fed on the Mountains Sheep: Flocks of Fled from Strangers Sheep: Flocks of Followed the Shepherd Sheep: Flocks of Frequently Covered the Pastures Sheep: Flocks of Guarded by Dogs Sheep: Flocks of Kept in Folds or Cotes Sheep: Flocks of Made to Rest at Noon Sheep: Flocks of Watered Every Day Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice by Abel Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice by Abraham Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice by Noah Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice from the Earliest Age Sheep: Offered in Sacrifice Under the Law Sheep: Places Celebrated For: Bashan Sheep: Places Celebrated For: Bozrah Sheep: Places Celebrated For: Kedar Sheep: Places Celebrated For: Nebaioth Sheep: Skins of, Made Into a Covering for the Tabernacle Sheep: Skins of, Worn As Clothing by the Poor Sheep: The First Fleece of, Belonged to the Priests and the Levites Sheep: The Land of Bashan Adapted to the Raising of Sheep: Time of Shearing, a Time of Rejoicing Sheep: Tithe of, Given to the Levites Sheep: Tribute (Taxes) Paid In Sheep: Under Man's Care from the Earliest Age Sheep: Washed and Shorn Every Year Sheep: Wool of, Made Into Clothing Related Terms |
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