Hebrew · H738, G3023 · unreviewed

אַרְיֵה

A lion · a "lion"

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אֲרִי H738 a lion
Pronunciation ari
Symbol of strength, ferocity, and predatory power; used metaphorically for God's destructive judgment and human aggression
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λέων G3023 a "lion"
Pronunciation léōn
A lion represents both the threatening enemy devouring believers and the conquering Christ-figure in Revelation.
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What does אַרְיֵה (aryeh) mean in the Bible?

אֲרִי · λέων is a Hebrew word meaning "lion symbolizing fierce opposition or hostility".

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Meaning

lion symbolizing fierce opposition or hostility
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