cattell of the herd] By which is meant the greater sort of cattell; as oxen, kine, and heifers, and of the flock, by which the lesser cattell is meant: in particular, sheepe and goates, vers. 10. which were equally acceptable to God under the Law: (though in the Gospel by sheepe are signified the Elect, by goats Reprobates, Matth. 25. 32, 33.) because to man they were of most use for his sustenance and maintenance, both for food and raiment; that thereby he might professe his dependance upon God for both and his preferring of Gods glory before his owne benefit in giving them up in sacrifice to him, Chap. 22. 18. And these creatures were the rather to be served up (in sacrifice to him) in opposition to the Idolatrous respect which the Egyptians had of them: whereof see Note on Genesis 46:34.