Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Isaiah 11:6The imagery of the lamb See also An image of innocence and attraction Leviticus 23:122 Samuel 12:3 Jeremiah 11:19 See also An image of submissiveness and vulnerability Isaiah 40:11Luke 10:3 John 21:15 Isaiah 53:7 An image of quiet suffering Exodus 29:38An image of sacrifice See also Exodus 12:27"each day" here refers to the seven-day period of the consecration of priests. Leviticus 3:7; 4:32; 14:13Ezekiel 46:13 Mark 14:12 pp Lk 22:7 John 1:36Jesus Christ is likened to a lamb See also John 1:291 Corinthians 5:7 1 Peter 1:19 Revelation 5:6 Luke 23:41 The symbolism of the lamb applies to Jesus Christ See also Jesus Christ is innocent and draws people to himself John 12:32Hebrews 4:15; 7:26 1 Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 26:38-39 Jesus Christ was submissive and vulnerable See also pp Mk 14:35-36 John 3:27pp Lk 22:41-42 1 Corinthians 1:27Philippians 2:7-8 Hebrews 4:15 Matthew 27:28-31 Jesus Christ suffered quietly See also Matthew 26:62-63pp Mk 15:17-20 Matthew 27:12-14pp Mk 14:60-61 Luke 23:8-11John 19:2-3 pp Mk 15:3-5 Acts 8:32-35Isaiah 53:7-8 1 Peter 2:23 1 Peter 1:18-19 See also Jesus Christ is seen as a sacrifice Genesis 22:8Exodus 13:13 Isaiah 53:4-6,10-11 John 1:29 1 Corinthians 5:7 Revelation 12:11; 13:8 Revelation 5:8-12 Jesus Christ as the glorious Lamb in the book of Revelation See also The Lamb is worthy Revelation 7:9-10; 15:3Revelation 17:14 See also The Lamb is upon the throne Revelation 5:6; 7:17; 22:1-3Revelation 6:16 See also The Lamb will execute judgment Revelation 6:1-3; 14:10Revelation 19:7-9 See also The Lamb is the bridegroom of the church Revelation 21:9See also 2009 Christ, anger of2024 Christ, glory of 2063 Christ, perfection 2075 Christ, sinless 2570 Christ, suffering 4663 lamb 6027 sin, remedy for 6614 atonement 7317 blood of Christ 7438 sanctuary 8305 meekness 8622 worship |
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