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

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 Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

A typical Easter feast includes lamb, which symbolizes Jesus' self-sacrifice as the "Lamb of God" in Christianity and the spring equinox in Paganism; and ham, which symbolizes luck.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2021

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world.

From Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church by Ruskin, John