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50 Bible Verses About the Lamb of God

Explore the significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Discover Bible verses and reflections on His ultimate sacrifice for us.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God, symbolizing His role as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins. This imagery connects to the Passover lamb in the Old Testament, emphasizing His mission to redeem and restore. Key references include John 1:29, highlighting His purpose in God's redemptive plan.

“The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold,“Behold”, from “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
— John 1:29 WEB

In the early morning light, the Israelites would offer a lamb in worship. This was not just any routine ritual; it carried deep meaning (Exodus 29:39). The lamb was a symbol of sacrifice, purity, and devotion. Every morning and evening, the priests would present these offerings, creating a fragrant aroma pleasing to God. The lambs were not just animals but represented a connection between the people and their Creator. Through these offerings, they found atonement and peace.

John the Baptist introduced Jesus as the “Lamb of God” who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). This title echoes the Old Testament sacrifices, drawing a line from the ancient practices to the ultimate sacrifice Jesus would make. The offerings of lambs pointed to Jesus’ role in God’s plan for redemption. With His sacrifice, the need for daily offerings ended, replaced by a single, perfect atonement. As you reflect on these verses, consider the depth of God’s love and the lengths He goes to restore us to Himself.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “The one lamb you shall offer in the morning; and the other lamb you shall offer at evening:”

  2. 2

    “The other lamb you shall offer at evening, and shall do to it according to the meal offering of the morning, and according to its drink offering, for a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh.”

  3. 3

    “All its fat he shall take away, like the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them on the altar, on the offerings of Yahweh made by fire; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin that he has sinned, and he will be forgiven.”

  4. 4

    ““‘If he can’t afford a lamb, then he shall bring his trespass offering for that in which he has sinned, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to Yahweh; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.”

  5. 5

    “He also killed the bull and the ram, the sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron’s sons delivered to him the blood, which he sprinkled around on the altar,”

  6. 6

    “He shall kill the male lamb in the place where they kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the place of the sanctuary; for as the sin offering is the priest’s, so is the trespass offering. It is most holy.”

  7. 7

    “The priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before Yahweh.”

  8. 8

    “He shall kill the lamb of the trespass offering. The priest shall take some of the blood of the trespass offering and put it on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot.”

  9. 9

    ““He shall go out to the altar that is before Yahweh and make atonement for it, and shall take some of the bull’s blood, and some of the goat’s blood, and put it around on the horns of the altar.”

  10. 10

    “You shall present with the bread seven lambs without defect a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They shall be a burnt offering to Yahweh, with their meal offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of a sweet aroma to Yahweh.”

  11. 11

    “and all the cattle for the sacrifice of peace offerings twenty-four bulls, the rams sixty, the male goats sixty, the male lambs a year old sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after it was anointed.”

  12. 12

    “The other lamb you shall offer at evening. As the meal offering of the morning, and as its drink offering, you shall offer it, an offering made by fire, for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh.”

  13. 13

    “and one tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering to every lamb; for a burnt offering of a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh.”

  14. 14

    “one male goat for a sin offering; besides the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and its meal offering, and their drink offerings.”

  15. 15

    “You shall sacrifice the Passover to Yahweh your God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which Yahweh shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there.”

  16. 16

    “Samuel took a suckling lamb, and offered it for a whole burnt offering to Yahweh. Samuel cried to Yahweh for Israel; and Yahweh answered him.”

  17. 17

    “They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.”

  18. 18

    “Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.”

  19. 19

    ““What are the multitude of your sacrifices to me?”, says Yahweh. “I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed animals. I don’t delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of male goats.”

  20. 20

    “Yahweh’s sword is filled with blood. It is covered with fat, with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams; for Yahweh has a sacrifice in Bozrah, And a great slaughter in the land of Edom.”

  21. 21

    “He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he didn’t open his mouth.”

  22. 22

    “He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog’s neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers pig’s blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations:”

  23. 23

    “You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are men, and I am your God,’ says the Lord Yahweh.””

  24. 24

    “and one lamb of the flock, out of two hundred, from the well-watered pastures of Israel—for a meal offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make atonement for them,” says the Lord Yahweh.”

  25. 25

    “About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, limaTR reads “lama” instead of “lima” sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”Psalm 22:1”

  26. 26

    “At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Psalm 22:1”

  27. 27

    “The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold,“Behold”, from “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

  28. 28

    “and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!””

  29. 29

    “I am the good shepherd.Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11-12,15,22 The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

  30. 30

    “For these things happened, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “A bone of him will not be broken.”Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12; Psalm 34:20”

  31. 31

    “Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, “He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn’t open his mouth.”

  32. 32

    “whom God sent to be an atoning sacrifice,or, a propitiation through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance;”

  33. 33

    “Even as it is written, “For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”Psalm 44:22”

  34. 34

    “but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ;”

  35. 35

    “And he is the atoning sacrifice“atoning sacrifice” is from the Greek “ιλασμος”, an appeasing, propitiating, or the means of appeasement or propitiation—the sacrifice that turns away God’s wrath because of our sin. for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.”

  36. 36

    “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice“atoning sacrifice” is from the Greek “ιλασμος”, an appeasing, propitiating, or the means of appeasement or propitiation—the sacrifice that turns away God’s wrath because of our sin. for our sins.”

  37. 37

    “I saw in the middle of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the middle of the elders, a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.”

  38. 38

    “Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.”

  39. 39

    “saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!””

  40. 40

    “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God, and for the testimony of the Lamb which they had.”

  41. 41

    “They cried with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation be to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!””

  42. 42

    “for the Lamb who is in the middle of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of life-giving waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.””

  43. 43

    “They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.”

  44. 44

    “All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed.”

  45. 45

    “I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him a number, one hundred forty-four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads.”

  46. 46

    “These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men, the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.”

  47. 47

    “They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.”

  48. 48

    “These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings, and those who are with him are called chosen and faithful.””

  49. 49

    “He is clothed in a garment sprinkled with blood. His name is called “The Word of God.””

  50. 50

    “I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, and the Lamb, are its temple.”

For your week

Reflect

The image of the Lamb of God offers profound comfort. Jesus willingly became the sacrifice for our sins, embodying perfect love and obedience. Meditate on this.

Pray

Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus, the Lamb of God, to take away our sins. Help us appreciate this gift daily and live in gratitude. Amen.

Apply

This week, reflect on John 1:29 each morning. Consider how Jesus' sacrifice impacts your life. Let it guide your actions and bring peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lamb of God mean?

"Lamb of God" refers to Jesus Christ as the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for sin. This title connects Jesus to the sacrificial lambs in the Old Testament. In John 1:29, John the Baptist calls Jesus the "Lamb of God," highlighting His role in taking away the sins of the world. This imagery underscores Jesus' innocence, purity, and willingness to lay down His life, embodying God's love and grace.

Why is Jesus called the Lamb?

Jesus is called the Lamb because He fulfills the role of the sacrificial lamb in Jewish tradition. In the Old Testament, lambs were offered as sacrifices to atone for sin. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was the ultimate fulfillment of this practice. Hebrews 9:12 explains that Jesus entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, obtaining eternal redemption, thus becoming the final atonement for sin.

What is the significance of the Passover lamb?

The Passover lamb symbolizes deliverance and protection. In Exodus 12, Israelites were instructed to sacrifice a lamb and use its blood to mark their doorposts. This act protected them from the plague of the firstborn. The Passover lamb foreshadows Jesus' sacrifice. As 1 Corinthians 5:7 states, "Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed." Jesus' blood offers eternal salvation and protection, paralleling the deliverance of the Israelites.

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