In the context of the Bible, "he-lambs" refer to male lambs, often used in sacrificial offerings and religious rituals as prescribed in the Old Testament. The he-lamb holds significant symbolic and ritualistic importance, representing purity, innocence, and atonement.

Sacrificial Use

He-lambs were frequently used in various sacrificial offerings as outlined in the Mosaic Law. In the book of Leviticus, God provides detailed instructions for offerings, where he-lambs are specified for certain sacrifices. For instance, in Leviticus 1:10, the burnt offering could be a male lamb without blemish: "If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male." This requirement underscores the importance of purity and perfection in offerings made to God.

Passover Lamb

One of the most significant uses of a he-lamb is found in the Passover narrative. In Exodus 12:5, the Israelites are instructed to select a male lamb without blemish for the Passover sacrifice: "Your lamb must be an unblemished male, a year old. You may take it from the sheep or the goats." This lamb was to be slaughtered, and its blood applied to the doorposts of the Israelites' homes, serving as a sign for the Lord to "pass over" those houses during the final plague in Egypt. The Passover lamb is a profound symbol of deliverance and redemption.

Symbolism of Christ

In the New Testament, the he-lamb is a powerful symbol of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Lamb of God." John the Baptist identifies Jesus in John 1:29, saying, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" This identification draws a direct parallel between the sacrificial he-lambs of the Old Testament and the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of the sacrificial system, offering atonement for humanity's sins.

Offerings and Festivals

He-lambs were also integral to various Jewish festivals and offerings. In Numbers 28:3-4, the daily offerings included he-lambs: "And you shall say to them: This is the offering made by fire that you are to present to the LORD: two unblemished year-old male lambs as a regular burnt offering each day. Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight." These daily sacrifices were a continual reminder of the need for atonement and the people's dedication to God.

Prophetic Imagery

The imagery of a he-lamb is also present in prophetic literature. In Isaiah 53:7, the suffering servant is likened to a lamb led to the slaughter, a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ's sacrificial death: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth."

In summary, he-lambs in the Bible serve as a critical element in the sacrificial system, symbolizing purity, atonement, and ultimately pointing to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Their use in rituals, festivals, and prophetic imagery underscores their theological significance throughout the biblical narrative.He-lambs (34 Occurrences)

Leviticus 14:10
And on the eighth day he shall take two he-lambs without blemish, and one ewe-lamb a year old without blemish, and three tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour for a meal-offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.
(ASV DBY JPS WBS)

Leviticus 14:12
And the priest shall take one of the he-lambs, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before Jehovah:
(ASV JPS)

Leviticus 23:18
And ye shall present with the bread seven he-lambs without blemish, yearlings, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be a burnt-offering to Jehovah with their oblation, and their drink-offerings, an offering by fire of a sweet odour to Jehovah.
(DBY)

Leviticus 23:19
And ye shall offer one he-goat for a sin-offering, and two he-lambs a year old for a sacrifice of peace-offerings.
(ASV DBY JPS)

Leviticus 23:20
And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the first-fruits as a wave-offering before Jehovah, with the two he-lambs; they shall be holy to Jehovah, for the priest.
(DBY)

Numbers 7:17
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:23
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:29
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:35
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elizur the son of Shedeur.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:41
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:47
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:53
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elishama the son of Ammihud.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:59
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
(ASV BBE)

Numbers 7:65
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Abidan the son of Gideoni.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:71
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:77
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Pagiel the son of Ochran.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:83
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Ahira the son of Enan.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:87
all the oxen for the burnt-offering twelve bullocks, the rams twelve, the he-lambs a year old twelve, and their meal-offering; and the males of the goats for a sin-offering twelve;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 7:88
and all the oxen for the sacrifice of peace-offerings twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he-goats sixty, the he-lambs a year old sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 15:11
Thus shall it be done for each bullock, or for each ram, or for each of the he-lambs, or of the kids.
(ASV JPS)

Numbers 28:3
And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto Jehovah: he-lambs a year old without blemish, two day by day, for a continual burnt-offering.
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 28:9
And on the sabbath day two he-lambs a year old without blemish, and two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour for a meal-offering, mingled with oil, and the drink-offering thereof:
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 28:11
And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt-offering unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, and one ram, seven he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 28:19
but ye shall offer an offering made by fire, a burnt-offering unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven he-lambs a year old; they shall be unto you without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 28:27
but ye shall offer a burnt-offering for a sweet savor unto Jehovah: two young bullocks, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:2
And ye shall offer a burnt-offering for a sweet savor unto Jehovah: one young bullock, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:8
but ye shall offer a burnt-offering unto Jehovah for a sweet savor: one young bullock, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old; they shall be unto you without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:13
and ye shall offer a burnt-offering, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old; they shall be without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:17
And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:20
And on the third day eleven bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:23
And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:26
And on the fifth day nine bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:29
And on the sixth day eight bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

Numbers 29:32
And on the seventh day seven bullocks, two rams, fourteen he-lambs a year old without blemish;
(ASV BBE JPS)

He-lambs (34 Occurrences)
He-lambs. He-lamb, He-lambs. Helbah . Multi-Version Concordance
He-lambs (34 Occurrences). Leviticus 14:10 And on the ...
/h/he-lambs.htm - 16k

He-goats (38 Occurrences)
... Numbers 7:17 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five
he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nahshon the son ...
/h/he-goats.htm - 18k

Peace-offering (46 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:19 And ye shall offer one he-goat for a sin-offering, and two
he-lambs of the first year for a sacrifice of peace-offerings. ...
/p/peace-offering.htm - 21k

Sacrificed (112 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Numbers 7:17 and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen,
five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. ...
/s/sacrificed.htm - 38k

Peace-offerings (82 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV WBS YLT). Leviticus 23:19 And ye shall offer one he-goat for a
sin-offering, and two he-lambs a year old for a sacrifice of peace-offerings. ...
/p/peace-offerings.htm - 33k

Oxen (176 Occurrences)
... Numbers 28:11 And on the first day of every month you are to give a burned offering
to the Lord; two oxen, one male sheep, and seven he-lambs of the first year ...
/o/oxen.htm - 38k

Oblation (208 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:10 And on the eighth day he shall take two he-lambs without blemish,
and one yearling ewe-lamb without blemish, and three tenth parts of fine ...
/o/oblation.htm - 40k

Savour (52 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Numbers 28:27 but ye shall offer a burnt-offering for a sweet savor unto
Jehovah: two young bullocks, one ram, seven he-lambs a year old; (See JPS). ...
/s/savour.htm - 22k

He-lamb (21 Occurrences)
He-lamb. Helam, He-lamb. He-lambs . ... Numbers 15:11 Thus shall it be done for
each bullock, or for each ram, or for each of the he-lambs, or of the kids. ...
/h/he-lamb.htm - 12k

Smell (77 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Numbers 28:27 And give a burned offering for a sweet smell to the Lord; two
oxen, one male sheep, and seven he-lambs of the first year; (BBE). ...
/s/smell.htm - 34k

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