Bible Verses With Sheep

Sheep are one of the most frequently mentioned animals in the Bible, symbolizing purity, guidance, and the relationship between God and His people. Throughout scripture, we see sheep used to illustrate our dependence on God, who is our Shepherd, guiding us through life’s challenges and protecting us from harm. In this blog post, we’ll explore Bible verses that highlight the significance of sheep, offering insight into our spiritual journey and the comforting assurance of God’s constant care.

Bible Verses With Sheep

Here are some verses that mention sheep, highlighting the relationship between God and His people:

Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”

John 10:14-15 (NIV)
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Isaiah 53:6 (NIV)
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

Luke 15:4-6 (NIV)
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home.”

Matthew 9:36 (NIV)
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

These verses emphasize the imagery of sheep to illustrate our need for guidance, the compassionate care of God as our Shepherd, and His relentless pursuit of those who have strayed.

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