English Explanatory Dictionary

Lamb of God

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Jesus Christ, symbolized as a sacrifice.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Lamb of God the Lamb of God

Etymology

Calque of Latin Agnus Deī, itself a calque of Ancient Greek Ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ (Amnòs toû Theoû). The name refers to Jesus' role as a sacrificial lamb that is (voluntarily) slaughtered on the Cross.

Synonyms

Paschal Lamb Lamb

Related words

Agnus Dei Body of Christ host

Derived words

talk the leg off the Lamb of God
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