Strong's G3023 · Greek
λέων
leon · /leh-ohn'/
Definition
a primary word; a "lion":--lion.
KJV: lion
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λέων across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation6 verses
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 5:5And 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 9:8And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
Revelation 9:17And 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 10:3And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
Revelation 13:2And 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.
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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×).