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H563 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אִמַּר
Immar
Noun, masculine (Aramaic)
Lamb (sacrificial animal)

Definition

Immar is an Aramaic noun meaning lamb, used specifically in the context of sacrificial animals required for temple worship. It appears in the Aramaic portions of Ezra describing the supplies requisitioned by the Persian king Artaxerxes for the restored worship in Jerusalem.

Usage & Theological Significance

The lamb has profound theological significance throughout Scripture — from Abraham and Isaac on Moriah, through the Passover lamb of Exodus, to the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Even in Aramaic temple records, the lamb points forward to the ultimate sacrifice. Every temple lamb was a shadow of Christ.

Key Bible Verses

Ezra 6:9 Whatever is needed — young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and olive oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem.
Ezra 7:17 With this money be sure to buy bulls, rams and male lambs, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and sacrifice them on the altar of the temple of your God in Jerusalem.
John 1:29 Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Exodus 12:3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household.
Revelation 5:12 Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!

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