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“He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth” quote by Bible
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“He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth”

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Source Bible: New Testament, Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 27, Verse 12

A depiction of silent suffering, likening a person to a lamb led to slaughter without protest.

In simple terms: Silent suffering despite injustice.

Key Takeaway

Speak up against oppression.

Themes

suffering silence injustice

Mood

somber reflective

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social injustice
  • personal trauma
  • spiritual trials

Key Concepts

martyrdom passivity faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is silence a form of resistance?
  • How can one find voice in oppression?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be a coping strategy, not always ideal.

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