Overview
The Bible addresses lamb across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Exodus. Closely related themes include Daily Offering, Morning, Offerings and Altar of Burnt Offering, the.
Key Bible verses about lamb
Old Testament
Exodus
Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:
And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.
And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Numbers
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering. day by day: Heb. in a day
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even; at even: Heb. between the two evenings
And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.
It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.
And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.
And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying lamb for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 29:38, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers and Exodus each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Daily Offering, Morning, Offerings and Altar of Burnt Offering, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about lamb?
The Bible addresses lamb across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Exodus. Closely related themes include Daily Offering, Morning, Offerings and Altar of Burnt Offering, the.
How many Bible verses are about lamb?
The Bible references lamb in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention lamb?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 29:38: “Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.”
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