Lamb of God

American  

noun

1. Christ.

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Lamb of God British  

noun

1. a title given to Christ in the New Testament, probably with reference to his sacrificial death

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Lamb of God Cultural  

1. A Christian term for Jesus, first used in the Gospel of John. It carries out the image of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus as a new Passover (see also Passover): a lamb was killed for the Jewish Passover, and Jesus himself, in the sacrifice of his death and Resurrection, is the lamb for the new Passover.

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Etymology

Origin of Lamb of God

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

The lamb itself represents Jesus, who is referred to as the Lamb of God in the New Testament: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2024

Lamb of God has stepped in to host the lunches and activities that the Hunger Intervention Program and Lake City Seniors had provided at the community center, at least for now, Buendia said.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

Megadeth will still embark on their North American tour, co-headlining with Lamb of God.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2021

John the Baptist has pointed Him out to me: "Behold the Lamb of God!"

From Ortus Christi Meditations for Advent by Paul, Mother St.