8 Bible Verses about Lions

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2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord came to my help and strengthened me, in order that, through me, the proclamation should be made so widely that all the Gentiles should hear it; and I was rescued 'out of the Lion's mouth.'

Hebrews 11:33

By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God's promises, 'shut the mouths of lions,'

Revelation 5:5

But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore 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 sacred to dogs; nor yet throw your pearls before pigs, lest they should trample them under their feet, and then turn and attack 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

The hired man who is not a shepherd, and who does not own the sheep, when he sees a wolf coming, leaves them and runs away; then the wolf seizes them, and scatters the flock.

Acts 20:29

I know that, after my departure, merciless wolves will get 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 5:5

But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore open the book with its seven seals.'

Revelation 13:2

The Beast that I saw was like a leopard; but its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth like the mouth of a lion. The Dragon gave it his power and his throne, and wide dominion.

Revelation 9:17

And this is what the horses and their riders appeared to be like in my vision:--They had breastplates of fire, blood-red and sulphurous, and the heads of the horses were like lions' heads, while out of their mouths issue fire, and smoke, and sulphur.

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 came to my help and strengthened me, in order that, through me, the proclamation should be made so widely that all the Gentiles should hear it; and I was rescued 'out of 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

By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God's 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 came to my help and strengthened me, in order that, through me, the proclamation should be made so widely that all the Gentiles should hear it; and I was rescued 'out of 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

But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore 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 is like a lion, the second Creature like a calf, the third Creature has a face like a man's, and the fourth Creature is like an eagle on the wing.

Deliverance From Lions

Hebrews 11:33

By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God's promises, 'shut the mouths of lions,'

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