8 Bible Verses about Lions

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2 Timothy 4:17

Nevertheless the Lord Jesus stood by me, and strengthened my heart, that through me full proclamation of the gospel might be made, and the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Revelation 5:5

But one of the Elders said to me. "Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and so can open the book with 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, nor cast your pearls before swine; lest in turn they trample them under their feet, and then turn and attack you.

Matthew 8:30

Now there was, at some distance from them, a herd of many swine feeding;

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

"The hired servant, since he is not a shepherd and does not own his sheep, leaves the sheep and flees when he sees a wolf coming??nd the wolf worries them and scatters them.

Acts 20:29

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come among you, and they 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 5:5

But one of the Elders said to me. "Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and so can open the book with its seven seals."

Revelation 13:2

The beast I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were bear's feet, and his mouth a lion's mouth. 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 their riders. They had breastplates of fire, "red as fire, dark blue as jacinth, and yellow as sulphur." The heads of the horses were like lions' heads, 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

Nevertheless the Lord Jesus stood by me, and strengthened my heart, that through me full proclamation of the gospel might be made, and the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

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, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped 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

Nevertheless the Lord Jesus stood by me, and strengthened my heart, that through me full proclamation of the gospel might be made, and the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

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

But one of the Elders said to me. "Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and so can open the book with 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 creature was like a lion, and the second like a calf, and the third creature had a face like a man's, and the fourth creature was like an eagle flying.

Deliverance From Lions

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

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