LION
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How lion appeared in your dream
Dreaming of a majestic lion with a crown or seated on a throne — In biblical dreams, a regal lion represents Jesus Christ as the conquering King and Lion of Judah, symbolizing His power, authority, and divine sovereignty over all creation. Matthew (Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus as the Lion/King).
Revelation 5:51 Kings 10:18-20
Seeing a fierce, prowling lion with a menacing roar circling you — A threatening lion in your dream biblically symbolizes the devil or demonic forces seeking to devour and destroy you, representing spiritual danger and the need for vigilance.
1 Peter 5:8Job 10:16
Witnessing a lion executing judgment or striking down the wicked — A lion acting as an instrument of divine judgment in your dream represents angels or God's servants carrying out His righteous judgment against evil and disobedience.
1 Kings 13:24-261 Kings 20:362 Kings 17:25-26Revelation 9:8, 13-21
Dreaming of a lion roaring powerfully or displaying great strength — A strong, roaring lion in your dream symbolizes great strength, power, and courage, representing either your own spiritual might or the formidable nature of a person or nation.
Numbers 23:24Judges 14:14-182 Samuel 1:232 Samuel 17:102 Samuel 23:20Psalm 104:21-22Isaiah 5:29
Seeing fierce lions with mouths wide open or teeth bared — Lions depicted with open mouths or aggressive demeanor in your dream represent fierce opposition, strong-willed adversaries, or enemies who speak harshly against you.
Psalm 22:13Psalm 57:4Psalm 58:6-7Hebrews 11:33
Dreaming of a mysterious lion with supernatural or angelic appearance — A lion with divine or otherworldly qualities in your dream represents a powerful spiritual force or heavenly being, symbolizing God's authority and the cosmic order of His kingdom.
Revelation 4:7-8Revelation 13:2Revelation 5:5
Dreaming of a lion displaying conquering authority and casting judgment upon evil spirits or demons: — A lion in your dream can represent the judgment of God on evil spirits and the casting out of demons, symbolizing Christ's authority over the spiritual realm and His power to deliver you from demonic oppression through His prevailing nature.
Revelation 5:5Matthew 7:29Matthew 21:12
Seeing a lion that represents divine discipline or chastisement directed at God's children: — A lion in your dream can symbolize God's discipline and chastisement of His children who persist in sin or disobedience, representing His fatherly correction that, while sometimes severe, is meant to turn you back to righteousness rather than condemn you.
Romans 2:5-8Isaiah 5:29
Dreaming of a pride of lions hunting together as a coordinated group: — A pride of lions working together strategically in your dream symbolizes the need for a collaborative financial or business strategy involving multiple family members or partners to achieve success and obtain financial blessings through unified effort.
Psalm 104:21-22
Seeing a black lion in your dream: — A black lion represents a lack of faith in your God-given authority and ability in Christ, symbolizing a person who does not believe they can overcome challenges or prevail in their circumstances due to spiritual doubt or unbelief.
Revelation 5:5
Dreaming of a golden lion or a lion with a golden appearance: — A golden lion specifically represents the Lord Jesus Christ as the Lion of Judah in His purest form, symbolizing true spiritual authority, complete victory, and faith that has been refined and purified through trials.
Revelation 5:5
Possible biblical meanings
Jesus Christ (1 Kings 10:18-20; Revelation 5:5)·The devil (1 Peter 5:8)·Angels, servants, or instruments of judgment (1 Kings 13:24-26; 1 Kings 20:36; 2 Kings 17:25-26; Revelation 9:8, 13-21)·Strong-mouthed individuals (Psalm 22:13; Psalm 57:4; Psalm 58:6-7; Hebrews 11:33)·Strong or strength (Numbers 23:24; Judges 14:14-18; 2 Samuel 1:23)·Brave, courageous, or valiant (2 Samuel 17:10; 2 Samuel 23:20)·Enemy (1 Peter 5:8)·Fierce (Job 10:16; Job 28:8)·Nation (Numbers 23:24)·Living creature before God's throne (Revelation 4:7-8; Revelation 13:2)
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