Lamb of God
English edit
Etymology edit
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.
Proper noun edit
Synonyms edit
- (Jesus as sacrifice): Paschal Lamb
- Lamb
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice
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