Bible Dictionary

Ass

A domesticated hoofed animal of the horse family, commonly known as a donkey.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

25 of 368

Letter

A

Meaning

A domesticated hoofed animal of the horse family, commonly known as a donkey.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 22:3
  • Exodus 4:20
  • Numbers 22:21-33
  • Judges 5:10
  • 1 Samuel 9:3-5
  • 2 Samuel 16:1-2
  • Zechariah 9:9
  • Matthew 21:1-7
  • Mark 11:1-7
  • Luke 19:29-35
  • John 12:14-15

Also Called

donkey

Original Language

Hebrew

חֲמוֹר

chamor

ass; donkey

Greek

ὄνος

onos

ass; donkey

Meaning

An ass is a domesticated hoofed animal of the horse family, commonly known as a donkey.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, ass refers to a donkey, a domesticated animal commonly used for transportation, carrying burdens, and agricultural work.

The Bible frequently mentions asses in ordinary life and also records their use in significant biblical events, including Balaam’s journey and Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

Key References

  • Genesis 22:3
  • Exodus 4:20
  • Numbers 22:21-33
  • Judges 5:10
  • 1 Samuel 9:3-5
  • 2 Samuel 16:1-2
  • Zechariah 9:9
  • Matthew 21:1-7
  • Mark 11:1-7
  • Luke 19:29-35
  • John 12:14-15
  • Donkey
  • Colt
  • Mule
  • Beast
  • Animal
  • Balaam

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 22:3
  • Exodus 4:20
  • Numbers 22:21-33
  • Judges 5:10
  • 1 Samuel 9:3-5
  • 2 Samuel 16:1-2
  • Zechariah 9:9
  • Matthew 21:1-7
  • Mark 11:1-7
  • Luke 19:29-35
  • John 12:14-15

Related Terms

donkey colt mule beast animal

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