אַקּוֹ (aq.qo)
aq.qo
wild goat
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun aqqo refers specifically to a wild goat, appearing only once in the entire Old Testament at Deuteronomy 14:5. In this verse, it is listed among the clean animals that the Israelites are permitted to eat, standing alongside the ox, sheep, and deer as part of the dietary law.
Its solitary occurrence makes it a rare term in biblical Hebrew, likely denoting a specific type of mountain-dwelling goat known for its agility and untamed nature. By including it in the list of permissible foods, the text acknowledges the animal as a legitimate source of sustenance within the wilderness environment of ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word aqqo appears just once in the Old Testament, listed among the clean animals in Deuteronomy 14:5. This rare term refers to a wild goat, likely one that dwells in steep, rocky terrain. Its inclusion shows that God’s provision for His people extended to the rugged landscapes of ancient Israel, offering sustenance even from creatures known for their agility and untamed nature.
For your faith today, this small detail reminds us that God cares about the practical needs of life. He did not limit His people to domesticated food sources but provided for them in diverse environments. Whether you are facing familiar routines or unfamiliar challenges, you can trust that God’s wisdom covers every aspect of your daily sustenance and well-being.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ a wild goat1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אַקּ֥וֹ1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 14:5
the deer, the gazelle, the roebuck, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the chamois.
This verse uniquely identifies the wild goat as a clean animal, highlighting God's specific provision for dietary laws in varied terrains.