Why is Jesus called “the Lion” (Rev. 5:5)?
Q403 · Titles and Names of the Savior that Witness to the Works of His Love
St. Cyril of Jerusalem says, “Again, He is called a Lion … indicating as it were by the title His kingly, and steadfast, and confident nature: a Lion He is also called in opposition to the lion our adversary, who roars and devours those who have been deceived … [He is] the strong Lion of the tribe of Judah.”787
783 St. Ambrose of Milan, Letters 63.4–5 (NPNF II/10:457) amended.
784 Origen, Commentary on the Gospel of John (Books 1–10) 1.221 (FOTC 80:77).
785 St. Augustine of Hippo, City of God, Books VIII–XVI 11.32 (FOTC 14:238–239) amended.
786 St. Ambrose of Milan, Exposition of the Christian Faith 4.9.108 (NPNF II/10:276).
787 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures , 10 (NPNF II/7:57).
The Fathers cited
- St. Cyril of Jerusalem