The meaning of “λέων”
Understanding léōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word lion. - a "lion"
λέων
a primary word lion. - a "lion"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 4:17 | “Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.” Word: λέων (léōn) | |
| Hebrews 11:33 | “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,” Word: λέων (léōn) | |
| 1 Peter 5:8 | “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” Word: λέων (léōn) | |
| Revelation 9:17 | “And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.” Word: λέων (léōn) |