Strong’s H3715
כְּפִיר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
kphiyr
Pronunciation
kuh-FEER
Definition
Young lion
Meaning
a village, a young lion
Usage
The term "kephir" refers to a young lion, often used in the Hebrew Bible to symbolize strength, ferocity, and potential danger. It is frequently employed in poetic and prophetic literature to convey the power and majesty of lions, as well as the threat they pose.
Bible references
Judges 14:5;Nehemiah 6:2;Job 4:10;Job 38:39;Psalm 17:12;Psalm 34:10;Psalm 35:17;Psalm 58:6;Psalm 91:13;Psalm 104:21;Proverbs 19:12;Proverbs 20:2;Proverbs 28:1;Isaiah 5:29;Isaiah 11:6;Isaiah 31:4;Jeremiah 2:15;Jeremiah 25:38;Jeremiah 51:38;Ezekiel 19:2;Ezekiel 19:3;Ezekiel 19:5;Ezekiel 19:6;Ezekiel 32:2;Ezekiel 38:13