Camel
NatureWhat is the meaning of Camel in the Bible?
The camel is a ruminant that inhabits southwestern Asia and northern Africa, with two species: the Arabian or one-humped camel and the Bactrian or two-humped camel. It furnishes hair for spinning and weaving, milk, flesh, and leather, as well as being an invaluable means of transportation in the arid desert.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the camel's biological adaptations and economic utility clarifies the logistical realities of travel, trade, and daily life described in biblical narratives, providing context for the movement of people and goods across ancient Near Eastern landscapes.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.