The Lamb –
Associated:
Christ, Innocence
Type: Meat
Sacrifice
Sacrificial
form: roasted.
The
sacrificial lamb was a powerful symbol at the last super or pass over meal.
In
Christianity is represents Christ, the lamb of God who died for the sins of man.
the lamb represents Christ as both suffering
and triumphant; it is typically a sacrificial animal, and may also symbolize
gentleness, innocence, and purity.
In Judaism
it represents the sacrifice made to spare the lives of the Jews.
The Blood of
the lamb was spread on doorpost to protect them from the plague of Egypt.
The smiting
of the first born son.
When
depicted with the LION, the pair can mean a state of paradise. In addition, the
lamb symbolizes sweetness, forgiveness and meekness.
Eat lamb for
protection and to cleanse your soul.
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