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Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollit peccatum mundi
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”
Vulgate, John 1:29
Translation
What does “Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollit peccatum mundi” mean?
Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollit peccatum mundi translates as “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”
John the Baptist’s words pointing to Jesus as the one who brings forgiveness. In the Mass they are spoken before Communion.
Origin
The story behind it
From John 1:29 in the Vulgate; the liturgical form says ‘peccata mundi’ (the sins of the world).
When to use it
How to use “Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollit peccatum mundi”
Suitable for a First Communion card or a church banner.
- Latin
- Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollit peccatum mundi
- English
- Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
- Source
- Vulgate, John 1:29
- Era
- Church Latin
- Theme
- Faith
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