8 Bible Verses about Lions

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2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

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Animals » Lions » Sheep

Animals » Lions » Characteristics of

Animals » Lions » Swine

Matthew 7:6

Do not give what is holy to the dogs; do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

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 who is a hireling and not the shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.

Acts 20:29

I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing 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 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

Revelation 13:2

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

Revelation 9:17

And this was how I saw the horses in my vision: the riders wore breastplates the color of fire and of sapphire and of sulfur, and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire and smoke and sulfur.

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 at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

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 conquered kingdoms, performed acts of justice, received promises, shut 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 at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

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

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

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

The first living creature was like a lion, the second creature like an ox, the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.

Deliverance From Lions

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions,

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