Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3023

Strong's G3023 · Greek

λέων

leon · /leh-ohn'/

Number
G3023
Language
Greek
Original word
λέων
Transliteration
leon
Pronunciation
leh-ohn'
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

a primary word; a "lion":--lion.

KJV: lion

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λέων across 9 verses.

lion6×
lions3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation6 verses
Revelation 4:7

And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

Revelation 5:5

And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Revelation 9:8

And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9:17

And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

Revelation 10:3

And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

Revelation 13:2

And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3023 (leon) mean?

a primary word; a "lion":--lion.

How many times does G3023 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3023 (λέων) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lion.”

How is leon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3023 is rendered as “lion” (6×), “lions” (3×).