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Why do some Bible verses use the word “straw” to describe what is fed to animals?

By Filings on Wed, 04/24/24
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
English Bible Translations
Bible Translation
Old Testament

“Straw has little sustenance value. Isiaah 11:7 says that the lion will eat straw like the ox. This translation grates on the nerves of a farmer, for every farmer knows that you do not feed straw to an ox” - Matt Postiff

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