Strong’s H3532

כֶּבֶשׂ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kebes

Pronunciation

keh-bes

Definition

Lamb

Meaning

a ram

Usage

The Hebrew word "kebes" refers specifically to a young male sheep, or lamb. It is often used in the context of sacrificial offerings, particularly in the Levitical system where lambs were offered as sacrifices for atonement and other religious rituals. The term emphasizes the innocence and purity of the animal, which is a key aspect of its symbolic use in the Scriptures.

Bible references

Exodus 12:5;Exodus 29:38;Exodus 29:39;Exodus 29:39;Exodus 29:40;Exodus 29:41;Leviticus 4:32;Leviticus 9:3;Leviticus 12:6;Leviticus 14:10;Leviticus 14:12;Leviticus 14:13;Leviticus 14:21;Leviticus 14:24;Leviticus 14:25;Leviticus 23:12;Leviticus 23:18;Leviticus 23:19;Leviticus 23:20;Numbers 6:12;Numbers 6:14;Numbers 7:15;Numbers 7:17;Numbers 7:21;Numbers 7:23