Lion

[ray]

The Lion in the Bible is refered to both good and Bad, Why? The good image is the Lion and Lamb. The bad image is when it says Satan is like a roaring Lion waiting to devour (eat) you up.

If the Bible uses this Lion image for good and bad, how are we supposed to know which Lion is which when it comes for us?

[darski]

Firstly the context is what tells you what is being said. The Lion is a metaphor.

Secondly, why do you think a lion is going to come get you?

if you mean Satan, be more concerned with the "Angel of Light" than a lion, you are immediately on your guard if a roaring lion comes at you.

Now the Lion of Judah is another kettle of fish; Him you want coming to get you.

[elkieDannsa' Air An Drochaid]

We are HIS sheep and HIS Sheep KNOW HIS VOICE.

We know Jesus intimately and when the Holy Spirit is living in you, there is not mistaking what and whom is of God.

Yet then WHO IS GOD.

Draw near to GOd and HE will draw near to you.

Trust HIM.

His Holy Spirit living in your spirit will assure you of all things.

Agreed on the Lion Of Judah, means Jesus; Whom we really want!!

Take care,

elkie

[Botz]

Just on a lighter note. If you get the opportunity to walk around the streets of Old Jerusalem, you may notice these drain covers dotted throughout the bazaars and shops, and many of them have the image of the Lion of Judah on them. It gives me particilar pleasure to see them as I walk through the Moslem populated areas, they seem to have an almost prophetic quality to them.

Rev 5:1 I saw, in the right hand of him who sat on the throne, a book written inside and outside, sealed shut with seven seals.

Rev 5:2 I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?"

Rev 5:3 No one in heaven above, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look in it.

Rev 5:4 And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look in it.

Rev 5:5 One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Yehudah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals."

[Candi770]

Satan is always the counterfeit. Always the opposite of what is good and is always meant for distruction.

[ray]

Firstly the context is what tells you what is being said. The Lion is a metaphor.

Secondly, why do you think a lion is going to come get you?

if you mean Satan, be more concerned with the "Angel of Light" than a lion, you are immediately on your guard if a roaring lion comes at you.

Now the Lion of Judah is another kettle of fish; Him you want coming to get you.

I don't think the Lion is going to eat me, I just saying that is what the Bible says. 1 Peter 5:8:

8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Candi770 Posted Sep 14 2006, 06:54 AM

Satan is always the counterfeit. Always the opposite of what is good and is always meant for distruction.

So I know the Lion is can be both good and bad how do I know which is counterfeit?

[darski]

Short answer - read your Bible. It is the word of God that will let you know (discern) what is of God and what is of Satan.

[Naziyr]

The "Lion" bit is more often than not used to symbolize strength. The "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" represents the strength and king of Judah, the all conquering Moshiac who conquers all our spiritual enemies. The same is used in reference to Satan in a way, as in, the author of the epistle wanted to show that "If you are not on your guard, this mighty enemy will devour you." If you somehow have some wierd view of satan as being a weak easily defeated foe, then you need to re-evaluate your view of the enemy before you destroy yourself.

Satan is a very real, very powerful enemy, and we are not able to overcome him, but by the Power of the Father through the Son. We cannot defeat him apart from the Moshiac, and he will overcome us if we do not walk in the ways of our King.

So... don't think these two lions are the same, just recognize that the Lion symbolizes Strength and ferocity.

Shalom

Edited September 17, 2006 by Naziyr

[Openly Curious]

The Lion in the Bible is refered to both good and Bad, Why? The good image is the Lion and Lamb. The bad image is when it says Satan is like a roaring Lion waiting to devour (eat) you up.

If the Bible uses this Lion image for good and bad, how are we supposed to know which Lion is which when it comes for us?

By it's roar

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