Animals of the Bible · Hills · Domestic

The Ram

The Ram — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world

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Key verse
Genesis 22:13
Where it lived
The “hills” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
What it reminds us of
The Ram in Scripture
Illustration: The Ram

Stories from Scripture

The Ram in the stories of the Bible

  1. People of faith

    The Ram in Scripture

    “And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.” God prepared a substitute, pointing ahead to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for us.

    Genesis 22:13

  2. The prophets and the wise

    What the Bible teaches about the ram

    “And rams’ skins dyed red…” Tough ram skins covered the Tabernacle, a reminder of the protection and holiness of the place where God’s presence lived.

    Exodus 25:5

Wonders of Creation

Did you know?

  • The big twisted ram’s horn (the shofar) was the sacred instrument that the priests blew to call the people to prayer and to feasts.

  • In Bible times, the ram was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.

  • Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.

From the Holy Scriptures

What do we read in the Bible about the ram?

13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

5 And rams’ skins dyed red, and badgers’ skins, and shittim wood,

Verses are quoted from the King James Version (KJV). Read each passage in the context of its chapter in the Bible.

What the ram teaches us

The Ram in Scripture

The ram carries one of the brightest pictures of salvation: on Mount Moriah, God provided a ram in place of Isaac. It turns our eyes to Jesus Christ, the Savior whom the Father sent to take our place and give us life.

How we can live this out today

Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!

Mini-Quiz

What did you learn about the ram?

In which book of the Bible do we find references to the ram?

For parents and children

At home and in Sunday school

A question for parents and children

What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?

My prayer
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”