Lamb of God
Paschal title, Christianized
Lamb of God is a title for Jesus Christ in Christian theology, depicting him as a sacrifice for humanity's sins—like the lambs slaughtered in ancient Jewish ritual.
The phrase appears in the Gospel of John: Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
It emphasizes innocence, purity, and willing submission to death.
The Latin form *Agnus Dei* appears in Catholic liturgy and classical music.
- ChristThe anointed savior
- MessiahProphesied divine deliverer
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
- Alpha and OmegaTitle meaning God's completeness
- RedeemerOne who saves spiritually
Immanuel · redemption · atonement · Holy Ghost · Trinity · Our Father · Eucharist · Holy Week · martyrdom · propitiation · slaughter · eschatology · flock · sacrifice · divine · Easter · offering · wool
- Church LatinAve Maria, Gloria, Kyrie, Magnificat, Dies Irae
- Communion Hymns
- JohannineGospel of John, bread of life, good shepherd, light of the world, I am
- Mass musicKyrie, Gloria, ordinary, proper, introit
- Paschal Mysterycrucifixion, resurrection, empty tomb, risen Christ, Good Friday
- ChristianityJesus, Bible, Christ, Jesus Christ, holy