3023. león

Lexicon

león: Lion

Original Word: λέων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: león
Pronunciation: leh-own
Phonetic Spelling: (leh-ohn')
Definition: Lion
Meaning: a lion.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lion.

A primary word; a "lion" -- lion.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a lion
NASB Translation
lion (5), lion's (1), lions (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3023: λέων

λέων, λέοντος, ὁ (from Homer down), the Sept. for אֲרִי, אַריֵה, כְּפִיר (a young lion), etc.; a lion;

a. properly: Hebrews 11:33; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 4:7; Revelation 9:8, 17; Revelation 10:3; Revelation 13:2.

b. metaphorically ἐρρύσθην ἐκ στόματος λέοντος, I was rescued out of the most imminent peril of death, 2 Timothy 4:17 (the figure does not lie in the word lion alone, but in the whole phrase); equivalent to a brave and mighty hero: Revelation 5:5, where there is allusion to Genesis 49:9; cf. Nahum 2:13.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word for "lion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H738 אַרְיֵה (aryeh) / אַרִי (ari): These Hebrew words are used in the Old Testament to denote a lion, often symbolizing strength, courage, and sometimes danger or judgment.
- H3918 לָבִיא (lavi): Another Hebrew term for lion, used to convey similar attributes of power and majesty.

These Hebrew terms, like their Greek counterpart, are employed in various contexts throughout the Bible to illustrate the characteristics and symbolic meanings associated with lions.

Usage: The term λέων is used in the New Testament to symbolize strength, power, and sometimes danger or threat. It appears in contexts that highlight the characteristics of a lion, such as its ferocity or its role as a predator.

Context: The Greek word λέων (leōn) appears in the New Testament and is used metaphorically to convey various attributes associated with lions. In the ancient world, lions were seen as symbols of power, courage, and royalty. This imagery is carried into the biblical text, where lions often represent both positive and negative qualities.

In 1 Peter 5:8, the devil is described as a "roaring lion" seeking someone to devour, illustrating the threat and danger posed by evil. The imagery of a lion here emphasizes the vigilance and resistance required by believers to withstand spiritual attacks.

Conversely, in Revelation 5:5, Jesus is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah," highlighting His authority, kingship, and victorious nature. This title connects Jesus to the Old Testament prophecy and the lineage of David, underscoring His rightful place as the Messiah and King.

The use of λέων in the New Testament reflects the dual nature of lions as both fearsome predators and noble creatures, serving as a powerful metaphor for spiritual truths and realities.

Forms and Transliterations

λέοντα λέοντας λέοντάς λέοντες λεοντι λέοντι λεοντος λέοντος λεοντων λεόντων λέοντων λέουσι λέουσιν λεων λέων λεωπετρίαν leon leōn léon léōn leonti léonti leonton leontōn leónton leóntōn leontos léontos

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 4:17 N-GMS
GRK: ἐκ στόματος λέοντος
NAS: and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.
KJV: out of the mouth of the lion.
INT: out of [the] mouth of the lion

Hebrews 11:33 N-GMP
GRK: ἔφραξαν στόματα λεόντων
NAS: shut the mouths of lions,
KJV: stopped the mouths of lions,
INT: stopped [the] mouths of lions

1 Peter 5:8 N-NMS
GRK: διάβολος ὡς λέων ὠρυόμενος περιπατεῖ
NAS: like a roaring lion, seeking someone
KJV: a roaring lion, walketh about,
INT: [the] devil as a lion roaring goes about

Revelation 4:7 N-DMS
GRK: πρῶτον ὅμοιον λέοντι καὶ τὸ
NAS: [was] like a lion, and the second
KJV: [was] like a lion, and
INT: first [was] like a lion and the

Revelation 5:5 N-NMS
GRK: ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ
NAS: behold, the Lion that is from the tribe
KJV: not: behold, the Lion of the tribe
INT: overcame the Lion of

Revelation 9:8 N-GMP
GRK: αὐτῶν ὡς λεόντων ἦσαν
NAS: were like [the teeth] of lions.
KJV: were as [the teeth] of lions.
INT: of them as of lions were

Revelation 9:17 N-GMP
GRK: ὡς κεφαλαὶ λεόντων καὶ ἐκ
NAS: the heads of lions; and out of their mouths
KJV: the heads of lions; and
INT: as heads of lions and out of

Revelation 10:3 N-NMS
GRK: μεγάλῃ ὥσπερ λέων μυκᾶται καὶ
NAS: voice, as when a lion roars;
KJV: voice, as [when] a lion roareth: and
INT: loud as a lion roars And

Revelation 13:2 N-GMS
GRK: ὡς στόμα λέοντος καὶ ἔδωκεν
NAS: the mouth of a lion. And the dragon
KJV: as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon
INT: as [the] mouth of a lion and gave

Strong's Greek 3023
9 Occurrences

λέων — 3 Occ.
λέοντι — 1 Occ.
λεόντων — 3 Occ.
λέοντος — 2 Occ.