Paschal Lamb (Noun)
Meaning
Figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The paschal lamb is a prominent symbol in Christian art, often depicted as a regal figure with a halo and a flag.
- In the Book of Exodus, the paschal lamb was a sacrifice to save the Israelites from the plague, and it later became a figure representing Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
- The church window depicted a stained-glass paschal lamb surrounded by seven seals, representing Christ's role as the Messianic figure.
- According to Christian tradition, the paschal lamb represents Christ as the ultimate sacrifice, saving humanity from sin.
- During Easter Mass, the priest carried a decorative paschal lamb through the sanctuary as a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice.