Bible Dictionary

Ram

An adult male sheep.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

380 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

An adult male sheep.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 22:13
  • Exodus 29:15-18
  • Leviticus 8:18-21
  • Numbers 5:8
  • Numbers 6:14
  • Joshua 6:4-13
  • Ezekiel 34:17
  • Daniel 8:3-20

Original Language

Hebrew

אַיִל

ayil

ram; mature male sheep

Greek

κριός

krios

ram

Meaning

A ram is an adult male sheep.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a ram is an adult male sheep. Rams are mentioned as livestock and are also used in various sacrifices and offerings.

Rams appear in accounts involving worship, consecration, flocks, and other biblical events.


Key References

  • Genesis 22:13
  • Exodus 29:15-18
  • Leviticus 8:18-21
  • Numbers 5:8
  • Numbers 6:14
  • Joshua 6:4-13
  • Ezekiel 34:17
  • Daniel 8:3-20

  • Sheep
  • Lamb
  • Sacrifice
  • Burnt Offering
  • Offering
  • Flock
  • Priest
  • Tabernacle

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 22:13
  • Exodus 29:15-18
  • Leviticus 8:18-21
  • Numbers 5:8
  • Numbers 6:14
  • Joshua 6:4-13
  • Ezekiel 34:17
  • Daniel 8:3-20

Related Terms

Study Topics

animals sacrifice offerings livestock