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The Lion of Judah is the oldest symbol of Judaism, beginning from when Jacob gave his son a blessing, saying "...Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies... Judah is a lion cub; on prey, my son, have you grown...who dares rouse him?". This has been a symbol of Jewish power and leadership since the day of the Kingdom of Judah and still today is seen on the emblem of Jerusalem.

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What do lions symbolize in Judaism?

Lions are often seen as symbols of strength, power, and bravery. This is derived from their natural status as apex predators and their regal bearing. The ability to be protectors is why Yehuda, who defended his brothers, was given to him, and it is his line that all Jewish kings are supposed to descend. Here, we see the natural qualities of a lion also apply to Jewish rulers, and the tribe of Yehuda as a whole.

Why is the Lion the symbol of Jerusalem?

The Lion of Judah is the symbol of Jerusalem because this is where the seat of power was in the Kingdom of Judah, named for the tribe of Yehuda blessed to be like a lion: fiercely protecting its borders and its family. In fact, King Solomon, son King David who moved the capital to Jerusalem, surrounded his throne in Jerusalem with lion statues. The modern city of Jerusalem is still symbolized with a lion, representing strength and Jewish sovreignty.

What does a lion symbolize in the Bible?

As mentioned, the lion symbolizes strength, but it also symbolizes God's power. As it says in Amos, "A lion shall roar, and who will not be alarmed? the Lord God has spoken, and who will not prophesy?" relating the echoing roar of a lion to the hand of God on Earth. This is aso evident in the vision of Ezekiel, where one of the four faces of the angel in his vision is that of a lion, representing divine strength and sovereignty.