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lion

Meaning of “lion”

Sense 1: A large, powerful wild cat. Sense 2: Figuratively, one fierce or strong.

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98 occurrences81 verses25 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:9

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2 Samuel 17:10
And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 17:10 · retained source text

And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a Lyon, shall vtterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mightie man, and they which be with him are valiant men.

2 Samuel 23:20
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 23:20 · retained source text

And Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada the sonne of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many actes, he slew two lion-like men of Moab: hee went downe also, and slewe a Lyon in the middest of a pit in time of snow.

1611 marginal noteHeb. great of acts.

1611 marginal noteHebr. lion of God.

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