9 Bible Verses about Lambs

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Luke 22:7

When the day of the Unleavened Bread came--the day for the Passover lamb to be sacrificed--

Luke 10:3

Remember that I am sending you out as lambs into the midst of wolves.

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

John 1:36

when he saw Jesus passing by, and said, "Look! that is the Lamb of God!"

1 Peter 1:18-19

knowing, as you do, that it was not with a ransom of perishable wealth, such as silver or gold, that you were set free from your frivolous habits of life which had been handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ--as of an unblemished and spotless lamb.

Acts 8:32

The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this: "Like a sheep He was led to slaughter, and just as a lamb before its shearer is dumb so He opened not His mouth.

1 Corinthians 5:7

Get rid of the old yeast so that you may be dough of a new kind; for in fact you *are* free from corruption. For our Passover Lamb has already been offered in sacrifice--even Christ.

Revelation 5:12

and in loud voices they were singing, "It is fitting that the Lamb which has been offered in sacrifice should receive all power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing."

Revelation 22:3

"In future there will be no curse," he said, "but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in that city. And His servants will render Him holy service and will see His face,

From Thematic Bible


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, midway between the throne and the four living creatures, I saw a Lamb standing among the Elders. He looked as if He had been offered in sacrifice, and He had seven horns and seven eyes. The last-named are the seven Spirits of God, and have been sent far and wide into all the earth.

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 they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied 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 to slaughter, and just as a lamb before its shearer is dumb so He opened not His mouth.

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

Remember that I am sending you out as lambs into the midst of wolves.

Lambs » Considered a great delicacy

Righteous » Compared with » Lambs

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

compared to Saints » Lambs

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

Titles and names of saints » Lambs

John 21:15

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

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