they had to slice right to left and a prayer was said.
Lamb can be kosher for Passover. However, Ashkenazi Jews traditionally do not eat lamb during Passover.
It was to be a yearling male lamb or billy goat (Exodus 12). See also:More about Passover
The Torah (Exodus ch.12) specifies matzoh, bitter hers and the meat of the pesach-sacrifice. Other foods are not mentioned, but wine, vegetables and fruits were probably on the menu.
The Passover Lamb
According to Jewish law, specifically in relation to the Passover lamb (Korban Pesach), it is forbidden to break any bones of the lamb after it has been slaughtered. This practice is derived from the Torah's instructions regarding the Passover sacrifice, which emphasizes treating the lamb with respect and integrity. Breaking the bones would invalidate the sacrifice, making it unfit for the Passover meal.
A lamb.
Hebrew phrase written in English letters. It simply means "Passover". You may see it spoken by Jews in reference to the "Passover Lamb" or "Paschal Lamb".
John the Baptist calls Jesus the 'lamb of God'. - Joh 1:29. Here Jesus is being directly likened to the passover lamb. The passover lamb had to be perfect with out blemish. Jesus was born without sin, he lived a sinless life. The passover lamb had to die and it's blood was shed to save Israel's first born from death. In the same way it was necessary for Jesus to die as payment for sin. The lamb's blood had to be painted on the the door frames to show God the people were trusting Him for salvation. Salvation is the same today through faith in Jesus and His death as the payment for our sin.
The lamb was killed in the temple, but not after christ died on the cross.
Yes, but it should be labeled as having had Rabbinical supervision for consumption during Passover.
As this relates to an actual sacrificial lamb, one was directed to take care in choosing a lamb 'without blemish or spot,' that must also be in good health. As this relates to Christ, our 'Passover,' He is sinless, and therefore 'without blemish or spot.'
The sacrament of Reconciliation.