Lexicon layish: Lion Original Word: לַיִשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old lion From luwsh in the sense of crushing; a lion (from his destructive blows) -- (old)lion. see HEBREW luwsh 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to roar.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3023 (λέων, leon): The Greek equivalent for a lion, used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of strength and authority, as seen in passages like Revelation 5:5, where Jesus is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah." Usage: The term לַיִשׁ is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a lion, often symbolizing strength, courage, and majesty. It is used metaphorically to describe powerful leaders or nations. Context: לַיִשׁ (layish) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a lion, a creature known for its strength and dominance in the animal kingdom. The lion is often used in biblical literature to convey images of power and authority. In the context of the ancient Near East, the lion was a symbol of royalty and divine protection. The term לַיִשׁ is found in poetic and prophetic texts, where it serves to illustrate the might and ferocity of individuals or nations. For example, in Job 4:11, the lion is depicted as a powerful creature whose strength is unmatched: "The old lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered." This imagery underscores the theme of divine justice and the eventual downfall of the mighty who oppose God's will. The lion's roar, an expression of its dominance, is also a metaphor for the voice of God or the proclamation of judgment. The use of לַיִשׁ in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural and symbolic significance of the lion in the ancient world. 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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