Roe, Roebuck
Agriculture & Daily Life • Old Testament
“Roe” or “roebuck” refers to a species of gazelle or antelope. It was valued as food and was celebrated in Scripture for its beauty, loveliness, and fleetness.
Biblical Usage
Scripture associates the gazelle with swift feet, hunting, and beauty. It appears in comparisons concerning loveliness and graceful movement and is included among animals allowed as food.
Scripture References