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The Bible doesn't say but it is quite possible. He was laid in a manger, which was a feeding receptacle for animals.

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Does the bible say cattle were present at Jesus' birth?

Yes. There were goats, pigs, sheep, and cows. At least that is what the bible said. It also states there were angels there.Answer:No, it doesn't. The only animals mentioned in the account of Jesus' birth are the sheep being watched by the shepherds who received the glad tidings from the angel (Luke 2:8). The Bible makes no mention of any other animals in connection with Jesus' birth.


Who was at the birth of jesus?

mary, joseph, three kings a few sheep and goats a cow or two


Who was present at Jesus birth and death?

AnswerAccording to the Bible, Mary would have been the only one present at both.


Do we know what the shepherds present at Jesus' birth were called?

No, the Bible does not individually name them.


What is present day address of Jesus' birth?

nazareth. it's still there, you know.


What does the birth of Jesus mean to us?

A lot if you are a Jew! He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." [Matthew 15:24]


How many magi were present at the birth site of Jesus?

The Bible does not say but traditionally it is said that three magi were present because three gifts were given to Jesus: gold, frankincense and myrrh.


How many times did Jesus mention sheep?

Never because Jesus did not exist. Jesus was alive and still is. He is with you right now. Jesus mentioned about sheep in the book of New Testament. he compared us being sheep, and God/Jesus being the Shepard.


Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?

We do not know for sure that Jesus was born in a stable, since this is not stated exactly, just strongly implied, due to the presence of a manger for animal feed. However, since a manger is off the ground normally, the presence of cattle is indicated or possibly horses (of some of the travelers who came to Bethlehem) or even goats (since they require shelter).


What animals does the Bible say were in the nativity scene?

No animals are mentioned. Though it is possible that some were present.


Why does Christmas happen?

To get families to see each other the birth of Jesus - Originally it was a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The giving of presents was to symbolise the present brought to the stable by the shepherds and 3 kings.


Do shepherds graze their sheep in December?

AnswerShepherds would be most unlikely to have their sheep out at night in the Judean highlands, in December. In the event that this story is true, it would point to the birth of Jesus taking place in the summer months.