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The meat of lambs was considered a delicacy among the ancient Hebrews and the killing of a lamb would mark important occasions. From the earliest times a lamb was used for sacrifices.
c.p Genesis 4:4, 22:7
A lamb was the primary offering in the Mosaic sacrificial system. It was offered on 8 or 9 occasions. For example, the continual burnt offering which was offered each morning and evening, also a lamb was offered on the first day of each month. The lamb symbolised innocence and purity.
One special occasion was the Passover lamb. Israel was delivered from God's judgement on Egypt through the sacrifice of the Passover lamb.
Probably the Passover lamb was what John the Baptist had in mind when he called Jesus the Lamb of God.
John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
This is what Christians believe, Jesus came as the lamb of God, innocent, but died as a suitable sacrifice for all sin.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt signifies innocence and purity. Originally, lambs were used in burnt offerings (sacrifices), and they were to be pure white -- with no spots. Then Jesus (who was sinless) became "the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29), and died as a sacrifice for us all.
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