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# 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.