are the young of sheep, but originally included also the young of goats. They formed an important part of almost every sacrifice. (Exodus 29:38-41; Numbers 28:9,11; 29:2,13-40) etc. [On the paschal lamb see PASSOVER]
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Lambs
Smith’s Bible Dictionary, William Smith (1863). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.