Unicorns in the Bible
The King James translation of the Bible refers to unicorns as if they are real. They are said to be a wild and very strong creature. However, there is no evidence for the existence of unicorns, at least as we understand the word today. Most other translations use terms like "wild ox" instead.
"Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee? Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him? Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?"
Unicorns are mentioned in several other places including: Psalm 29:6 
, Isaiah 34:7 . The original Hebrew is the word רְאֵם, pronounced re’em or reym and its meaning is still debated. [1] [2]
Apologist response[edit]
The unicorn might have previously existed but is now extinct and is known under a different scientific name.
- "The elasmotherium, an extinct giant rhinoceros, provides another possibility for the unicorn’s identity. [3]"
In translation, the original name of the animal has been lost but was probably nothing to do with unicorns as we understand them today. However, at this time of translation, it may have been appropriate.
- "Unicorns are not mentioned in any of the modern translations. Only in the King James version are they mentioned. Most of the modern translations say “wild ox.” Some translations even say “buffalo.” [4]"
