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Roe, Roebuck
The Hebrew words thus translated denote some species of antelope, probably the Gazella arabica of Syria and Arabia. The gazelle was allowed as food, De 12:15,22 etc.; it is mentioned as very fleet of foot, 2Sa 2:18; 1Ch 12:8 it was hunted, Isa 13:14; Pr 6:5 it was celebrated for its loveliness. So 2:9,17; 8:14
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'roe, roebuck' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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