Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; New Living Translation the lion, king of animals, who won’t turn aside for anything, English Standard Version the lion, which is mightiest among beasts and does not turn back before any; Berean Standard Bible a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything; King James Bible A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; New King James Version A lion, which is mighty among beasts And does not turn away from any; New American Standard Bible The lion, which is mighty among animals And does not retreat from anything, NASB 1995 The lion which is mighty among beasts And does not retreat before any, NASB 1977 The lion which is mighty among beasts And does not retreat before any, Legacy Standard Bible The lion which is mighty among the animals And does not turn back before any, Amplified Bible The lion, which is mighty among beasts And does not turn back before any; Christian Standard Bible a lion, which is mightiest among beasts and doesn’t retreat before anything; Holman Christian Standard Bible a lion, which is mightiest among beasts and doesn’t retreat before anything, American Standard Version The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any; Contemporary English Version Those fearless lions who rule the jungle, English Revised Version The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; GOD'S WORD® Translation a lion, mightiest among animals, which turns away from nothing, Good News Translation lions, strongest of all animals and afraid of none; International Standard Version The lion, mighty among the beasts, retreats before nothing. Majority Standard Bible a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything; NET Bible a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything; New Heart English Bible The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn't turn away for any; Webster's Bible Translation A lion, which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; World English Bible The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn’t turn away for any; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAn old lion—mighty among beasts, "" That does not turn back from the face of any, Young's Literal Translation An old lion -- mighty among beasts, That turneth not back from the face of any, Smith's Literal Translation The lion strong among cattle, and he will not turn back from the face of all; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA lion, the strongest of beasts, who hath no fear of any thing he meeteth: Catholic Public Domain Version a lion, the strongest of beasts, who fears nothing that he meets, New American Bible The lion, mightiest of beasts, retreats before nothing; New Revised Standard Version the lion, which is mightiest among wild animals and does not turn back before any; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe lion which is mightiest among beasts, and neither fears nor turns back before any of the beasts: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The whelp of a lion is champion of all beasts, neither is he afraid nor does he turn from any beast, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any; Brenton Septuagint Translation A lion's whelp, stronger than all other beasts, which turns not away, nor fears any beast; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Words of Agur…29There are three things that are stately in their stride, and four that are impressive in their walk: 30a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything; 31a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him.… Cross References Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Genesis 49:9-10 Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Hosea 5:14 For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. Amos 3:8 The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? Isaiah 31:4 For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Ezekiel 19:2-7 and say: ‘What was your mother? A lioness among the lions! She lay down among the young lions; she reared her cubs. / She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. ... Daniel 7:4 The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man and given the mind of a man. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Numbers 23:24 Behold, the people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion, not resting until they devour their prey and drink the blood of the slain.” Isaiah 11:6-9 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ... Jeremiah 50:44 Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” 2 Samuel 17:10 Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. Job 10:16 Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me. Psalm 7:2 or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me. Treasury of Scripture A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turns not away for any; Numbers 23:24 Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain. Judges 14:18 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle. Jump to Previous Animals Beasts Face Lion Mightiest Mighty Retreat Strongest Turn Turneth Turning WayJump to Next Animals Beasts Face Lion Mightiest Mighty Retreat Strongest Turn Turneth Turning WayProverbs 30 1. Agur's confession of his faith7. The two points of his prayer 10. The meanest are not to be wronged 11. Four wicked generations 15. Four things insatiable 24. four things exceeding wise 29. Four things stately 32. Wrath is to be prevented a lion The lion is often seen as a symbol of strength, courage, and majesty in the Bible. It is frequently used to represent power and authority. In the ancient Near East, lions were considered the kings of the animal kingdom, and their imagery was often used in royal iconography. The lion's characteristics are used metaphorically to describe the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended (Genesis 49:9-10). The lion is also a symbol of Christ Himself, referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" in Revelation 5:5, signifying His kingly authority and victory. mighty among beasts refusing to retreat before anything Persons / Places / Events 1. AgurThe author of Proverbs 30, Agur son of Jakeh, is a figure about whom little is known. His sayings are collected in this chapter, and he is noted for his wisdom and observations about life. 2. Lion The lion is a central figure in this verse, symbolizing strength, courage, and dominance. In the ancient Near East, the lion was often seen as the king of beasts, representing power and fearlessness. 3. The Animal Kingdom The broader context of Proverbs 30 includes observations about various animals, each illustrating a particular trait or lesson. The lion is highlighted for its might and refusal to retreat. Teaching Points Courage and Strength in FaithJust as the lion is mighty and does not retreat, Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, trusting in God's strength to face life's challenges. Leadership and Authority The lion's role as the king of beasts can inspire believers to lead with integrity and confidence, knowing that true authority comes from God. Fearlessness in Spiritual Battles Believers are encouraged to be fearless in spiritual warfare, relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome the enemy, much like the lion's refusal to back down. Symbol of Christ's Power The lion as a symbol of Christ reminds us of His ultimate power and victory over sin and death, encouraging us to live in the light of His triumph.Verse 30. - A lion which is strongest among beasts. The word here used for "lion," laish, occurs elsewhere only in Job 4:11 and Isaiah 30:6. The LXX. renders it, "a lion's whelp." "Strongest" is gibbor, a mighty one, a hero. Turneth not away for any; Septuagint, "turneth not away, nor feareth any beast." So Job describes the war horse, "He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed, neither turneth he back from the sword" (Job 39:22). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew a lion,לַ֭יִשׁ (la·yiš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3918: A lion mighty גִּבּ֣וֹר (gib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant among the beasts, בַּבְּהֵמָ֑ה (bab·bə·hê·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal and refusing וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to retreat יָ֝שׁ֗וּב (yā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again before מִפְּנֵי־ (mip·pə·nê-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face anything; כֹֽל׃ (ḵōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Proverbs 30:30 NIVProverbs 30:30 NLT Proverbs 30:30 ESV Proverbs 30:30 NASB Proverbs 30:30 KJV Proverbs 30:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 30:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 30:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 30:30 French Bible Proverbs 30:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 30:30 The lion which is mightiest among animals (Prov. 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