Definition
λέων, -οντος, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for אֲרִי, אַרְיֵה, also for כְּפִיר, etc. ;]
a lion: Hebrews 11:33, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 4:7; 9:8, 17; 10:3; 13:2; metaphorically, 2 Timothy 4:17, Revelation 5:5.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λέων:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- 2 Timothy 4:17λέοντος · of the lionBut the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
- Hebrews 11:33λεόντων · of lions…who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
- 1 Peter 5:8λέων · lionBe sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- Revelation 4:7λέοντι · a lionThe first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
- Revelation 5:5Λέων · LionThen one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
- Revelation 9:8λεόντων · of lionsThey had hair like that of women, and teeth like those of lions.
- Revelation 9:17λεόντων · of lionsNow the horses and riders in my vision looked like this: The riders had breastplates the colors of fire, sapphire, and sulfur. The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths proceeded fire, smoke, and sulfur.
- Revelation 10:3λέων · of a lionThen he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices.
- Revelation 13:2λέοντος · a lionThe beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.