8 Bible Verses about Lions

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2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that the message preached by me might have its full effect and all the heathen might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

Hebrews 11:33

who by their faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received new promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Revelation 5:5

But one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping! See! The Lion who sprang from the tribe of Judah, who belongs to the line of David, has conquered, so that He can open the book and break its seven seals."

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Animals » Lions » Sheep

Animals » Lions » Characteristics of

Animals » Lions » Swine

Matthew 7:6

"You must never give the things that are sacred to dogs, and you must never throw your pearls before hogs, for fear they might trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to 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

The hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf carries off some of the sheep and scatters the flock.

Acts 20:29

Because I know that after I have gone violent wolves will break in among you and 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, "Stop weeping! See! The Lion who sprang from the tribe of Judah, who belongs to the line of David, has conquered, so that He can open the book and break its seven seals."

Revelation 13:2

The wild beast which I saw was like a leopard, but his feet were like a bear's, and his mouth was like a lion's mouth. To him the dragon gave his own power and throne with great authority.

Revelation 9:17

In my vision the horses and the horsemen looked like this: Their breastplates were red, blue, and yellow; the horses' heads were like lions' heads, and fire, smoke, and sulphur kept pouring 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

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that the message preached by me might have its full effect and all the heathen might hear it. So 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 by their faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received new 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 by me and gave me strength, so that the message preached by me might have its full effect and all the heathen might hear it. So 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, "Stop weeping! See! The Lion who sprang from the tribe of Judah, who belongs to the line of David, has conquered, so that He can open the book and break 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 was like an ox, the third had a face like a man's, and the fourth was like an eagle flying.

Deliverance From Lions

Hebrews 11:33

who by their faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received new promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Lions, Figurative Use Of

Revelation 5:5

But one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping! See! The Lion who sprang from the tribe of Judah, who belongs to the line of David, has conquered, so that He can open the book and break its seven seals."

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