Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Lions?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Lions in the Bible

What does the Bible say about lions? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Total Verses
9
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Lions

  1. 1
    Psalms 34:10
    The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 104:21
    The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Proverbs 19:12
    The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Proverbs 28:1
    The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Proverbs 30:30
    A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
    KJV
  6. 6
    Isaiah 31:4
    For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. noise: or, multitude
    KJV
  7. 7
    Hosea 5:14
    For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Hosea 11:10
    They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Nahum 2:12
    The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Revelation 5:5
    And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lions? (9 Verses)

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. noise: or, multitude
For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.
They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lions? (1 Verses)

And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Lions

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about lions. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about lions and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about lions is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on lions needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about lions with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about lions, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about lions?
What does the Bible say about lions? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about lions spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about lions are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about lions compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about lions?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about lions is Psalms 34:10 — "The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing."
Where in the Bible does it talk about lions?
Lions is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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