King James Version
Psalms 104:21 in the King James Version says “The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 104 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.”
Psalms 104:21 · KJV
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. beasts: Heb. beasts thereof do trample on the forest
The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The young lions”
H3715a village (as covered in by walls); also a young lion (perhaps as covered with a mane)
“after their prey”
H2964something torn, i.e., a fragment, e.g., a fresh leaf, prey, food
“and seek”
H1245to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
“from God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
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