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Lamb

The ‘she,’ lamb, is a young sheep or goat. It is the most significant sacrificial animal in the Bible. It is also mentioned with another Hebrew name which is the name of the adult of this species: ‘ke•ves,’ sheep. In many references the ‘seh’ is mentioned as a...

Dove, pigeon, Jonah

The ‘yonah’ dove, in the Bible is much more than just a beautiful, lovely bird. It is the most symbol-rich creature in the Bible. First, the Yonah with the olive branch in its beak is the world’s symbol of peace. This is after the famous verse: “And the dove came in...

Judah

Throughout the Hebrew Bible we find that first names explain both the circumstances of birth and meaningfully foreshadow people’s destiny! This alone is a hidden treasure for English speakers because most English Bible versions almost always miss names’ meanings. For...

Lion

As its status as the King of the Animals necessitates, the lion is the non-sacrificial animal that is mentioned in the Bible more than any other − about 100 times. Its royal and heroic qualities were noted in many references throughout scriptures. Of particular...

Dog, puppy

Dogs are mentioned almost 50 times in scriptures, but alas, each time using a derogatory connotation, except perhaps for the last reference, which is less disparaging “For to him who is joined to all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead...