Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Goats?

7 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Goats in the Bible

What does the Bible say about goats? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

7
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 7 Verses About Goats

  1. 1
    Proverbs 27:26
    The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Proverbs 27:27
    And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. maintenance: Heb. life
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ezekiel 34:17
    And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. cattle: Heb. small cattle of lambs and kids he goats: Heb. great he goats
    KJV
  4. 4
    Daniel 8:1
    In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 25:31
    When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 25:32
    And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 25:41
    Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Goats? (4 Verses)

The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens. maintenance: Heb. life
And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. cattle: Heb. small cattle of lambs and kids he goats: Heb. great he goats
In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Goats? (3 Verses)

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

How to Study What the Bible Says About Goats

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about goats. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about goats and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about goats is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on goats needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about goats with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about goats, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about goats?
What does the Bible say about goats? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 7 key verses about goats spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about goats are there?
There are 7 key Bible verses about goats compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about goats?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about goats is Proverbs 27:26 — "The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field."
Where in the Bible does it talk about goats?
Goats is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 7 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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