8 Bible Verses about Lions

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2 Timothy 4:17

but the Lord stood by me, and gave me strength, that through me that which is preached might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Hebrews 11:33

who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,

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Animals » Lions » Sheep

Animals » Lions » Characteristics of

Animals » Lions » Swine

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy to dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and tear you.

More verses: Luke 15:15 2 Peter 2:22

Animals » Lions » Mules

Animals » Lions » Rams, used in sacrifices

Animals » Lions » Unicorn

Animals » Lions » General references to

Animals » Lions » Wolves, a type of the wicked

John 10:12

But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, to whom the sheep do not belong, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep, and scatters them.

Acts 20:29

For I know this, that, after my departure, rapacious wolves will enter in among you, who will not spare the flock;

Animals » Lions » Mice

Animals » Lions » Vipers, poisonous serpents

Animals » Lions » Pygarg

Animals » Lions » Lizards

Animals » Lions » Weasel

Lions » Fierceness of

Lions » Symbolical » Margin

Revelation 13:2

And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were as those of a bear, and his mouth was as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.

Revelation 9:17

And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those who sat on them; they had breastplates, fiery, and hyacinthine, and sulphurous: and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

Lions » Instincts of, in taking prey

Lions » Figurative » Of a ruler's anger

Lions » Strength of

Lions » Used for the torture of criminals

2 Timothy 4:17

but the Lord stood by me, and gave me strength, that through me that which is preached might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Lions » The roaring of

Lions » Symbolical

Lions » Lair of, in the jungles

Lions » Killed by » David

Lions » Twelve statues of, on the stairs leading to solomon's throne

Lions » Sent as judgment upon the samaritans

Lions » Disobedient prophet killed by

Lions » The bases in the temple ornamented by mouldings of

Lions » Samson's riddle concerning

Lions » Parable of

Lions » Killed by » Benaiah

Lions » Killed by » Saints

Hebrews 11:33

who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,

Lions » Killed by » Samson

Lions » An unnamed person killed by

Lions » Figurative » Of divine judgments

Lions » Figurative » Of satan

Lions » King of beasts

Lions » Proverb of

Lions » Kept in captivity

Lions » Illustrative » Of God in executing judgments

Lions » Illustrative » Of cruel and powerful enemies

Lions » God's power exhibited in restraining

Lions » God provides for

Lions » Attacks the sheepfolds

Lions » Illustrative » Of imaginary fears of the slothful

Lions » Illustrative » (roaring of,) of a king's wrath

Lions » Illustrative » Of brave men

Lions » Described as » Superior in strength

Lions » Disobedient prophet slain by

Lions » Attacks and destroys men

Lions » Rends its prey

Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors

2 Timothy 4:17

but the Lord stood by me, and gave me strength, that through me that which is preached might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Lions » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace

Lions » Roars when seeking prey

Lions » Described as » Fearless even of man

Lions » Universal terror caused by roaring of

Lions » Criminals often thrown to » Da 6:7

Lions » Greatness of its teeth alluded to

Lions » Described as » Fierce

Lions » Inhabits » Mountains

Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of gad

Lions » Described as » Majestic in movement

Lions » Described as » Active

Lions » Slain by » David

Lions » Canaan infested by

Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ

Lions » Described as » Courageous

Lions » Slain by » Benaiah

Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints

Lions » Slain by » Samson

Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of judah

Lions » Illustrative » Of israel

Lions » Inhabits » Thickets

Lions » Inhabits » Forests

Lions » Conceals itself by day

Lions » Illustrative » Of God in protecting his church

Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil

Lions » Described as » Voracious

Lions » Inhabits » Deserts

Lions » A swarm of bees found in the carcass of, by samson

Lions » Often carries its prey to its den

Lions » Lurketh for its prey

Lions » Hunting of, alluded to

Lions » Often perishes for lack of food

Lions » Characteristics of

Lions » General references to

Righteous » Compared with » Lions

compared to Saints » Lions

Topics on Lions

Creatures Like Lions

Revelation 4:7

And the first living creature was like a lion, and the second living creature was like a calf, and the third living creature had the face of a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.

Deliverance From Lions

Hebrews 11:33

who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,

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