8 Bible Verses about Lions
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But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].
who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions,
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
Be sensible and alert; your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring [i.e., hungry] lion looking for someone to [kill and] eat.
From Thematic Bible
Animals » Lions » Sheep
Animals » Lions » Characteristics of
Animals » Lions » Swine
"Do not offer sacred things to dogs, and do not throw your pearls in front of [wild] pigs [i.e., to those who will not appreciate them], because they will probably trample on them with their feet and then turn around and attack you.
Now a large herd of [wild] hogs [i.e., about of them. See Mark 5:13] was grazing some distance away from them.
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
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
"Look out for deceiving prophets, who approach you wearing sheep's clothing, but who are [actually] starving wolves in their hearts.
The person who is [only] a hired hand, and not the shepherd, [and] who does not own the sheep [himself], sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away. So, the wolf attacks the flock and scatters [the sheep].
[Because] I know that after I am gone [from here] there will be vicious wolves [i.e., ravaging false teachers] who will come in among you, and they will not spare the flock [i.e., the congregation].
Animals » Lions » Mice
Animals » Lions » Vipers, poisonous serpents
Animals » Lions » Pygarg
Animals » Lions » Lizards
Animals » Lions » Weasel
Lions » Fierceness of
Lions » Symbolical » Margin
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
And the beast I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like a bear's, and his mouth like a lion's. And the dragon gave him his power, his throne and his great authority.
And this is how the horses and their riders looked in the vision: They had on their chests fire[-red], [smoke-]blue and sulphur[-yellow] armor plate, and the horses' heads were like lions' heads. And fire, smoke and sulphur proceeded out of their mouths.
Lions » Instincts of, in taking prey
Lions » Figurative » Of a ruler's anger
Lions » Strength of
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].
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
who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions,
Lions » Killed by » Samson
Lions » An unnamed person killed by
Lions » Figurative » Of divine judgments
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Be sensible and alert; your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring [i.e., hungry] lion looking for someone to [kill and] eat.
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
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].
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
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
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
Be sensible and alert; your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring [i.e., hungry] lion looking for someone to [kill and] eat.
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 4:7And the first being was like a lion, the second one was like a calf, the third one had the face of a man and the fourth one was like a flying eagle.
Deliverance From Lions
Hebrews 11:33who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions,
Lions, Figurative Use Of
Revelation 5:5Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
