λέων
léōn
a lion
A large predatory feline; a lion. In most contexts, λέων refers specifically to the animal known as the lion (Panthera leo), symbolizing strength, ferocity, or majesty. The term may be used literally for the physical animal or figuratively to describe persons, nations, or powers possessing lion-like qualities such as courage, power, or destructiveness.
Revelation 10:3 · Word #6
Lexicon G3023
| Lemma | λέων |
| Transliteration | léōn |
| Strong's | G3023 |
| Definition | A large predatory feline; a lion. In most contexts, λέων refers specifically to the animal known as the lion (Panthera leo), symbolizing strength, ferocity, or majesty. The term may be used literally for the physical animal or figuratively to describe persons, nations, or powers possessing lion-like qualities such as courage, power, or destructiveness. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a lion |
| Literal | lion |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λέων |
| Strong's | G3023 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3023-01
lion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a subject or subject complement in singular form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun λέων denotes a lion, the large predatory feline associated with strength and majesty. As nominative masculine singular, it is rendered in its basic singular form, "lion," preserving both lexical meaning and grammatical number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lion
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'lion' is correct and contextually appropriate for the animal being compared; keep as is per P1 and SILEX. |