20 Bible Verses about Sheep
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And he found in the temple those who sold oxen, and sheep, and doves, and the moneychangers sitting.
Then Jesus saith to them, This night will all of you fall away from me; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered."
And seeing the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered about, as sheep having no shepherd.
Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
As it is written, "For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we were accounted as sheep for slaughter."
and before him will be gathered all the nations; and he will separate men one from another, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats; and he will set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left.
For ye were going astray like sheep; but ye have now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
What think ye? if a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them hath gone astray, doth he not leave the ninetynine upon the mountains, and go and seek that which hath gone astray?
Fear not, little flock! for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Truly, truly do I say to you, He that entereth not through the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber; but he that entereth through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice; and his own sheep he calleth by name, and leadeth them out.read more.
When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice. But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; because they know not the voice of strangers. This parable Jesus spoke to them; but they did not understand what the things were which he spoke to them. Jesus therefore said, Truly, truly do I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All those who came are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; if any one enter through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I came that they might have life, and have abundance. I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep; because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep, and they know me, even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I give my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring; and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.
He saith to him again a second time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Tend my sheep. He saith to him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said to him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my sheep.
Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of an everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus,
From Thematic Bible
Animals » Lions » Sheep
Beasts » Clean » Sheep
Commerce » Articles of » Sheep
and cinnamon, and amomum, and odors, and ointment, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep; and merchandise of horses and chariots and slaves; and souls of men.
Lost » Power » Sheep
For ye were going astray like sheep; but ye have now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
And seeing the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered about, as sheep having no shepherd.
But he answered and said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Righteous » Compared with » Sheep
and he will set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left.
compared to Saints » Sheep
When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.
and he will set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left.
Sheep » Flesh of, extensively used as food
Sheep » Were frequently » Taken in great numbers in war
Sheep » Described as » Remarkably prolific
Sheep » Time of shearing, a time of rejoicing
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice under the law
Sheep » Milk of, used as food
Who ever serveth as a soldier at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard without eating its fruit? Or who tendeth a flock and doth not eat of the milk of the flock?
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
And Jesus saith to them, Ye will all fall away from me; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered."
Then Jesus saith to them, This night will all of you fall away from me; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered."
Truly, truly do I say to you, He that entereth not through the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber; but he that entereth through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice; and his own sheep he calleth by name, and leadeth them out. read more.
When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice. But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; because they know not the voice of strangers. This parable Jesus spoke to them; but they did not understand what the things were which he spoke to them. Jesus therefore said, Truly, truly do I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All those who came are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; if any one enter through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I came that they might have life, and have abundance. I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep; because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep, and they know me, even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I give my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring; and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.
Sheep » Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice from the earliest age
Sheep » Illustrative » (in proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by members of the family
Sheep » Flocks of » Fed on the mountains
Sheep » Skins of, made into a covering for the tabernacle
Sheep » Wool of, made into clothing
Sheep » Flocks of » Kept in folds or cotes
Truly, truly do I say to you, He that entereth not through the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber;
Sheep » Were frequently » Destroyed by wild beasts
He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep;
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the jews
Sheep » Were frequently » Given as presents
Sheep » Were frequently » Given as tribute
Sheep » Flocks of » Made to rest at noon
Sheep » Flocks of » Watered every day
Sheep » Males of, called rams
Sheep » Figurative
Sheep » Tribute (taxes) paid in
Sheep » Shearing of
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the people of Christ
He saith to him again a second time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Tend my sheep. He saith to him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said to him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my sheep.
Jesus therefore said, Truly, truly do I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All those who came are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; if any one enter through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out, and find pasture. read more.
The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I came that they might have life, and have abundance. I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. He that is a hireling and not a shepherd, nor the owner of the sheep, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep; because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep, and they know me, even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I give my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring; and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd. On this account the Father loveth me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again; this charge I received from my Father. Again there arose a division among the Jews on account of these words. Many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why do ye hear him? Others said, These are not the words of one that hath a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind? And the feast of the dedication came at Jerusalem. It was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomons porch. Then came the Jews around him, and said to him, How long dost thou hold our minds in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I have told you, and ye do not believe. The works that I do in my Fathers name, these bear witness of me. But ye do not believe, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you.
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by servants
Sheep » Bleating of, alluded to
Sheep » Described as » Agile
Sheep » Young of, called lambs
Sheep » Feasting at the time of shearing
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninetynine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he findeth it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he hath come home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. read more.
I say to you, that in like manner there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninetynine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
(...) What think ye? if a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them hath gone astray, doth he not leave the ninetynine upon the mountains, and go and seek that which hath gone astray? And if it happen that he find it, truly do I say to you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninetynine that did not go astray.
Sheep » Flocks of » Followed the shepherd
When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
I say to you, that in like manner there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninetynine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
Sheep » Tithe of, given to the levites
Sheep » Washed and shorn every year
Sheep » Places celebrated for » Bashan
Sheep » Firstlings of, not to be shorn
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
and before him will be gathered all the nations; and he will separate men one from another, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats; and he will set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left.
Sheep » First wool of, given to the priests
Sheep » Clean and used as food
Sheep » Firstlings of, could not be dedicated as a free-will offering
Sheep » Described as » Innocent
Sheep » Places celebrated for » Kedar
Sheep » Figurative » Of lost sinners
And seeing the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered about, as sheep having no shepherd.
Sheep » Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they went about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented,
Sheep » Firstlings of, not to be redeemed
Sheep » Illustrative » (lost,) of the unregenerate
Sheep » Flocks of » Fed in the valleys
Sheep » False prophets assume the simple appearance
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
Sheep » Places celebrated for » Nebaioth
Sheep » Illustrative » (in patience and simplicity,) of patience, &c of Christ
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the wicked in their death
Sheep » Described as » Sagacious
When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice. But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; because they know not the voice of strangers.
Sheep » Flocks of » Frequently covered the pastures
Sheep » Also » Jacob's management of
Sheep » Under man's care from the earliest age
Sheep » Females of, called ewes
Sheep » Places celebrated for » Bozra
Sheep » Were frequently » Cut off by disease
Sheep » Illustrative » Of those under God's judgment
Sheep » Flocks of » Conducted to the richest pastures
Sheep » Described as » Being covered with a fleece
Sheep » Flocks of » Fled from strangers
But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; because they know not the voice of strangers.
Sheep » Also » Sharon
Sheep » Also » Kedar
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice » By abraham
Sheep » Figurative » Of the defenselessness of servants of God (greek: diakonoi)
Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Sheep » Figurative » Of backsliders
Sheep » Flocks of » Guarded by dogs
Sheep » Also » Nebaioth
Sheep » Also » Bozrah
Sheep » The land of bashan adapted to the raising of
Sheep » Milk of, used for food
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice » By noah
Sheep » The first fleece of, belonged to the priests and the levites
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice » By abel
Topics on Sheep
Lost Sheep
1 Peter 2:25For ye were going astray like sheep; but ye have now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
Sacrificing Cattle Sheep And Goats
Hebrews 9:13For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify to the purifying of the flesh,
Scattered Like Sheep
Matthew 9:36And seeing the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered about, as sheep having no shepherd.
Sheep And Goats
Matthew 25:32and before him will be gathered all the nations; and he will separate men one from another, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats;
Sheep Shearing
Acts 8:32And the passage of the scripture which he was reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he openeth not his mouth.
Sheep, Figurative
Matthew 10:16Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
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