8 Bible Verses about Lions
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But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that by me the gospel might be fully spread, and that all the nations might hear: and so I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
who by faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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Animals » Lions » Sheep
Animals » Lions » Characteristics of
Animals » Lions » Swine
Give not that which is holy unto dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine; least they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you.
Now there was at some distance from them a large herd of swine seeding: and the devils besought Him,
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
Behold I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves: be ye therefore prudent as serpents, and innocent as doves.
And beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
But the hireling, that is not the true shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf seizeth them, and disperseth the sheep.
For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter 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
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those that sat on them, that is, having breast-plates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths came 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
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that by me the gospel might be fully spread, and that all the nations might hear: and so I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
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 faith subdued kingdoms, worked 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
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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; that by me the gospel might be fully spread, and that all the nations might hear: and so I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
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
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose 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
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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 was like a lion, and the second like a calf, and the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like a flying eagle.
Deliverance From Lions
Hebrews 11:33who by faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
Lions, Figurative Use Of
Revelation 5:5And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.