Strong's Lexicon layish: Lion Original Word: לַיִשׁ Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to roar Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "layish," the Greek word "λέων" (leon, Strong's Greek 3023) is used in the New Testament to refer to a lion, such as in 1 Peter 5:8, where the devil is compared to a roaring lion. Usage: The Hebrew word "layish" refers to a lion, symbolizing strength, courage, and majesty. In the biblical context, lions are often used metaphorically to describe powerful leaders, fierce warriors, or the strength of God. The lion is a symbol of both danger and protection, depending on the context in which it is used. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the lion was a symbol of power and royalty. It was often associated with kings and deities, representing authority and dominance. In the Bible, the lion's characteristics are used to convey messages about God's power, the ferocity of enemies, or the bravery required of God's people. Lions were native to the region and would have been a familiar sight to the biblical audience, adding to the potency of the metaphor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a lion NASB Translation lion (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. לַ֫יִשׁ noun masculineJob 4:11 lion (Arabic  , ᵑ7 לֵיתָא; Assyrian nešu, lion is compare by Hal (compare HptKAT 2, 510) BaZA iii. 1888, 60); — lion Job 4:11; Isaiah 30:6 ("" לָבִיא), גִּבּוֹר ׳ל בַּבְּהֵמָה Proverbs 30:30. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old lion From luwsh in the sense of crushing; a lion (from his destructive blows) -- (old)lion. see HEBREW luwsh Forms and Transliterations וָלַ֣יִשׁ וליש לַ֭יִשׁ ליש la·yiš layiš Layish vaLayish wā·la·yiš wālayišLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 4:11 HEB: לַ֭יִשׁ אֹבֵ֣ד מִבְּלִי־ NAS: The lion perishes for lack KJV: The old lion perisheth for lack INT: the lion perishes lack Proverbs 30:30 Isaiah 30:6 3 Occurrences |
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