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Jesus Christ is referred to as the “Lamb of God”. This symbol points to Christ being a perfect sacrifice for sin. It also conveys his meekness and his willingness to submit to suffering and death.

The imagery of the lamb

An image of innocence and attraction

Isaiah 11:6 See also Leviticus 23:12; 2 Samuel 12:3

An image of submissiveness and vulnerability

Jeremiah 11:19 See also Isaiah 40:11; Luke 10:3; John 21:15

An image of quiet suffering

Isaiah 53:7

An image of sacrifice

Exodus 29:38 “each day” here refers to the seven-day period of the consecration of priests. See also Exodus 12:27; Leviticus 3:7; Leviticus 4:32; Leviticus 14:13; Ezekiel 46:13; Mark 14:12 pp Luke 22:7

Jesus Christ is likened to a lamb

John 1:36 See also John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:6

The symbolism of the lamb applies to Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is innocent and draws people to himself

Luke 23:41 See also John 12:32; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Isaiah 53:9

Jesus Christ was submissive and vulnerable

Matthew 26:38-39 pp Mark 14:35-36 pp Luke 22:41-42 See also John 3:27; 1 Corinthians 1:27; Philippians 2:7-8; Hebrews 4:15

Jesus Christ suffered quietly

Matthew 27:28-31 pp Mark 15:17-20 See also Matthew 26:62-63 pp Mark 14:60-61; Matthew 27:12-14 pp Mark 15:3-5; Luke 23:8-11; John 19:2-3; Acts 8:32-35; Isaiah 53:7-8; 1 Peter 2:23

Jesus Christ is seen as a sacrifice

1 Peter 1:18-19 See also Genesis 22:8; Exodus 13:13; Isaiah 53:4-6,10-11; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Revelation 12:11; Revelation 13:8

Jesus Christ as the glorious Lamb in the book of Revelation

The Lamb is worthy

Revelation 5:8-12 See also Revelation 7:9-10; Revelation 15:3

The Lamb is upon the throne

Revelation 17:14 See also Revelation 5:6; Revelation 7:17; Revelation 22:1-3

The Lamb will execute judgment

Revelation 6:16 See also Revelation 6:1-3; Revelation 14:10

The Lamb is the bridegroom of the church

Revelation 19:7-9 See also Revelation 21:9

See also

2009  Christ, anger of
2024  Christ, glory of
2063  Christ, perfection
2075  Christ, sinless
2570  Christ, suffering
4663  lamb
6027  sin, remedy for
6614  atonement
7317  blood of Christ
7436  sacrifice, NT fulfilment
8305  meekness
8622  worship