Strong's Number G3023

λέων

leon · leh-ohn'

Transliteration:

leon{leh-ohn'}

Word Origin:

a root word

TDNT:

4:251,531

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a "lion"

Usage in the KJV:

lion 9

Total: 9
Occurs 9 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a lion
a brave and mighty hero

Both Christ and Satan are referred to as a lion, indicating great strength, Satan as a "roaring lion" (1 Pe. 5:8) and Christ as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Re. 5:5).