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Alot ! But i guess the most important illustration was of Jesus being the fine shepherd and those who followed him: his sheep.
Without a shepherd, domestic sheep are helpless and fearful. They get lost and scattered and are at the complete mercy of their enemies. (Bible references = Nu 27:16, 17; Jer 23:4; Eze 34:5, 6, 8; Mic 5:8) Sheep allow themselves to be led, and they faithfully follow their shepherd. They can learn to recognize his voice and to respond to him alone. Interestingly sheep were individually named, and would respond to their own name.
So sheep symbolised obedience to one master, and a willingness to follow him.
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∙ 11y agoI am unaware of any verses that say this specifically. Genetically, we know it to be true.
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Who were the lost sheep in the bible?
we are the lost sheep.
How many times is sheep written in the Bible?
Sheep appears 189 times in the Bible.
Are sheep and goats called cattle in the bible?
um, no. There are Shepherds that shepherd Sheep around.... Now Im not really sure about the goats but sheep are sheep in the Bible... :)
Where are black sheep mentioned in the bible?
I have not found black sheep in the Bible. The word black appears in 18 verses but, no sheep are mentioned in those verses.
Were sheep present at the birth of Jesus?
The Bible doesn't say but it is quite possible. He was laid in a manger, which was a feeding receptacle for animals.
Where in the Bible is Sheep Begat Sheep?
There is none... Someone just made it up so it would sound like it came from the Bible...
Did the devil create sheep?
Yes the devil created sheep in the beginning of the bible.
What is a Jacob Sheep?
A Jacob sheep is a real animal. It is a sheep with either four or six horns. It comes from the Bible.
Scriptures sheep begat sheep?
There is only one scripture in the bible with the phrase, sheep begat sheep. The scripture is Matthew 9:37-38.
Why do the bible compare people to sheep?
the bible compares things to sheep because they are the "lowly" ones and they need a Shepperd. and its easy to describe things in illustration.
Are Sheep and goats are called cattle in the bible?
um, no. There are Shepherds that shepherd Sheep around.... Now Im not really sure about the goats but sheep are sheep in the Bible... :)
Are people basically sheep or goats in your view?
It has been wisely said that most people are akin to sheep in their way of behaving. They are forced to do as their parents, teachers, spouses, bosses, and other authority figures say. This does not leave much room for creative, independent thought.
