Strong’s H3775

כֶּשֶׂב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

keseb

Pronunciation

keh'-seb

Definition

Lamb

Meaning

a young sheep

Usage

The Hebrew word "keseb" refers to a young sheep, specifically a male lamb. It is often used in the context of sacrificial offerings, symbolizing innocence, purity, and submission. In the Old Testament, lambs were integral to the sacrificial system established by God for the atonement of sins.

Bible references

Genesis 30:32;Genesis 30:33;Genesis 30:35;Genesis 30:40;Leviticus 1:10;Leviticus 3:7;Leviticus 4:35;Leviticus 7:23;Leviticus 17:3;Leviticus 22:19;Leviticus 22:27;Numbers 18:17;Deuteronomy 14:4