THE DEVOURING LION VS THE LION FROM THE TRIBE OF JUDAH
Lions, an author explained, are legendary for their strength, beauty and fearlessness. The lion has been called the king of the beasts and the king of the jungle, and, in the Bible, Jesus is called the Lion of Judah. Revelation 5:5 [5]But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” The Lion symbolism expands our understanding of baby Jesus in the manger. Luke 2:7,11 [7]And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Glory in the Highest [11]For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And for this cause, the world has set aside this day for us, Christians, to celebrate the Word—our Saviour Jesus Christ; the Lion from the tribe of Judah; who is the King of not the jungle, but the King of all kings, becomin