Jesus said, 'Feed my lambs.' 16Again Jesus said, 'Simon son of John, do you truly love me?' He answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said, 'Take care of my sheep.' 17The third time he said to him, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' ...
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them ...
And maintenance for thy maidens; who milk the goats, etc., and tend the cattle, and do the household work. There is no mention of the use of animal flesh as food. It was only on great occasions, as high festivals, or the presence of an honoured guest, that kids, lambs, and calves...