9 Bible Verses about Lambs

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Luke 22:7

When the day of the Festival of the Unleavened Bread came, on which the Passover lambs had to be killed,

Luke 10:3

Now, go. Remember, I am sending you out as my Messengers like lambs among wolves.

John 21:15

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

John 1:36

He looked at Jesus as he passed and exclaimed: "There is the Lamb of God!"

1 Peter 1:18-19

For you know that it was not by perishable things, such as silver and gold, that you were Ransomed from the aimless way of living which was handed down to you from your ancestors, but by precious blood, as it were of a lamb, unblemished and spotless, the Blood of Christ.

Acts 8:32

The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this--'Like a sheep, he was led away to slaughter, and as a lamb is dumb in the hands of its shearer, so he refrains from opening his lips.

1 Corinthians 5:7

Get rid entirely of the old leaven, so that you may be like new dough-free from leaven, as in truth you are. For our Passover Lamb is already sacrificed-Christ himself;

Revelation 22:3

'Every thing that is accursed will cease to be.' The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within it, and his servants will worship him;

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Lambs » Used for » Sacrifice

Lambs » Used for » Food

Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » From the earliest times

Lambs » The image of, was the first impression of on money

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » At the passover

Lambs » The first-born of an ass to be redeemed with

Lambs » The young of the flock

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » At a year old

Lambs » Illustrative » Of Christ as a sacrifice

Revelation 5:6

Then, within the space between the throne and the four Creatures, and in the midst of the Councillors, I saw, standing, a Lamb, which seemed to have been sacrificed. It had seven horns and seven eyes. (These eyes are the seven Spirits of God, and they are sent into all the world.)

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » By the wicked not accepted

Lambs » Illustrative » Of the lord's people

Lambs » Illustrative » Of weak believers

John 21:15

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

Lambs » Described as » Playful

Lambs » An extensive commerce in

Lambs » Tribute often paid in

Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ

Acts 8:32

The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this--'Like a sheep, he was led away to slaughter, and as a lamb is dumb in the hands of its shearer, so he refrains from opening his lips.

Lambs » Numbers of, given by josiah to the people for sacrifice

Lambs » Covenants confirmed by gift of

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » Every morning » Every evening

Lambs » Illustrative » (brought to slaughter,) of the wicked under judgments

Lambs » Used for » Clothing

Lambs » Exposed to danger from wild beasts

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » While sucking

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » Females

Lambs » Illustrative » Of purity of Christ

Lambs » The shepherd's care for

Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » Males

Lambs » Illustrative » (consumed in sacrifice,) of complete destruction of the wicked

Lambs » Described as » Patient

Lambs » Illustrative » (deserted and exposed,) of israel deprived of God's protection

Lambs » Illustrative » (among wolves,) of ministers among the unGodly

Luke 10:3

Now, go. Remember, I am sending you out as my Messengers like lambs among wolves.

Lambs » Considered a great delicacy

Righteous » Compared with » Lambs

John 21:15

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

compared to Saints » Lambs

John 21:15

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

Titles and names of saints » Lambs

John 21:15

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

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