We are going to see who are those prominent Persons in the Bible described as the Lion. There are probably Two prominent Figures in the Bible so named as the Lion, the First One is Jesus Christ our Lord who is called " the Lion of the Tribe of Judah" 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. the second one is Satan called "as roaring lion" 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
"The Lion of the Tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5)
(Jesus Christ, The Royal Majesty of the Kingly Linage of the Tribe of Judah)
This is the Title of Our Lord when He is to Open the Seven Seals in Heaven Before the Throne of God, the Four Living Beast, the Four and Twenty Elders, and before all the Heavenly hosts, He alone is found Worthy in Heaven, and on Earth, and Under the Earth to unseal the Scroll of the seven Seals. The Kingship of Jesus is also written in Matthew 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, [in] the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. (Compare: Micah 5:2). Jesus Christ is the Ruler and King not only for the People of Israel but also for all Nations and Tribes and Tongues. We known this as a believer as we read the Word of God. How the Lord gained the title "the Lion of the Tribe of Judah"?, before He gained this title He was the Lamb of God, which shows a form of a Servant, Humbled, Despised, Spitted, Scourged, Even Crucified on the Cross !
He is the Lamb of God as well as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah ! Even the Lord took the form of a Servant (as the Lamb of God) and suffered Death, And Overcame and Exalted Above every name ... and Found Worthy Alone in Heaven, on Earth, in under the Earth (Hell) and gained the Honor, Glory and Praise, Wisdom, Riches ... and Kingly title "Lion of the Tribe of Judah". When we say the Lion of the Tribe of Judah we are not saying the Lord is Lion but it is Symbolical term to Express His Majesty and Strength, because the Bible is full of Symbols. In the book of Revelation 4:7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. we see the Creatures before the throne of God, this shows that Almighty God respects His Creation. So it is not a wired thing for us to see our Lord Jesus Christ named or title as "the Lion of the Tribe of Judah".
'The roaring lion' 1 Peter 5:8
(the title of Satan the Deceiver, Accuser)
The Bible also mentioned another lesser and infidel lion as "the roaring lion" which seek it's prey to devour, that lion is Satan the arch-enemy of God. Satan always find faults with the Believers so in the Bible we see his another name "the accuser of our brethren" Revelation 12:10. The term 'roaring lion' might refer to the Hunger stricken angry lion, so Satan seeks to Destroy, Devour, Accuse, and Abuse John 10:10. Everything in up side down with "Jesus Christ" "the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Conclusion: If we have "The Lion of the Tribe of Judah" we need not afraid of 'the roaring lion' because the Bible said When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19b. We are sure nothing can touch us except the Lord permits. So if we are in Christ and Christ in us Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37. The Lord bless you.
Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ
Jeremiah khai
