It was in similitude of the sacrifice of God's son. The first born male, without spot or blemish.
In biblical symbolism, a goat often represents sin and atonement. In the Old Testament, goats were used as sacrificial animals to atone for the sins of the people. In the New Testament, Jesus is sometimes referred to as the "Lamb of God," symbolizing his sacrifice for the sins of humanity.
What is the well of Job in the bible
The colt, donkey ass were mentioned in the old testament.
The Old Testament.
There were many animals mentioned. Some of the most mentioned were probably the serpent, donkey, lambs, lions, and flocks of animals.
Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.
The story about Abraham nearly sacrificing his son to God is similar to God's offering his only son to save us.
Jonah is from the Old Testament.
The book of Job can be found in the Old Testament.
Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo features animals that related to the Old Testament in some way (most of them are mentioned there).
Jesus was in the new testament and not the old testament.
There is no mention of cows in the Bible's New Testament except for one reference about the sacrificing of a bullock during Old Testament times. The term 'cattle' referred to small animals, sheep and goats. If there had been cows, Jesus would likely have referred to them in some of his stories and parables.