Strong’s H7826

שַׁחַל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shachal

Pronunciation

shah-khal

Definition

Lion

Meaning

a lion

Usage

The Hebrew word "shachal" refers specifically to a lion, often used in the context of its strength, ferocity, and majesty. In the Bible, lions are frequently symbolic of power and danger, as well as royal authority. The term "shachal" emphasizes the lion's predatory nature and its role as a formidable creature in the animal kingdom.

Bible references

Job 4:10;Job 10:16;Job 28:8;Psalm 91:13;Proverbs 26:13;Hosea 5:14;Hosea 13:7