# lion #

## Definition: ##

A lion is a large, cat-like, wild animal, with powerful teeth and claws for killing and tearing apart its prey.

* Lions have powerful bodies and great speed to catch their prey. Their fur is short and golden-brown in color.
* Male lions have a mane of hair that encircles their heads.
* Lions kill other animals to eat them and can also be dangerous to human beings.
* When King David was a boy, he killed lions who tried to attack the sheep he was caring for.
* Samson also killed a lion with his bare hands.

(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_unknown.md))

(See also: [david](../other/david.md) **·** [leopard](../other/leopard.md) **·** [samson](../other/samson.md) **·** [sheep](../other/sheep.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 11:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/11/22)
* [1 Kings 07:27-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/07/27)
* [Proverbs 19:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/19/11)
* [Psalms 017:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/017/011)
* [Revelation 05:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/05/03)