sheep, ram, ewe

Definition

A sheep is a medium-sized animal with four legs that has wool all over its body. The male sheep is called a ram. The female sheep is called a ewe.

The Israelites often used sheep for sacrifices, especially males and young sheep.
People eat meat from sheep and use their wool to make clothing and other things.
Sheep are very trusting, weak, and timid. They are easily influenced to wander away. They need a shepherd to lead them in the right direction, to protect them, and to provide them with food, water, and shelter.
In the Bible, people are compared to sheep who have God as their shepherd.