Dictionary of Bible Themes
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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