Aryeh Yehudah, the Lion of Judah, has long been a term associated with the tribe of Judah. It first came about when Jacob blessed his fourth son, Judah. In Genesis 49:9, Jacob, later known as Israel, called Judah a “young lion”.
Over time, the Lion of Judah became a symbol for the geographical territory of Judah, spanning from the region around Jerusalem as far south as Be’er Sheva. In modern times, the Lion of Judah, surrounded by olive branches, forms the logo of Jerusalem’s (Yerushalayim’s) municipality. It is pictured here, etched in local limestone and standing ready to guard and defend the city.
We hear Jesus (Yeshua) being referred to as the Lion in Revelation 5:5: “…behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book….”
So to recap, we have the name emanating during a time of a father’s blessing over his son. (Perfect for upcoming Father’s Day!) The term represents power, protection and prevailing.
The Lion of Judah embodies all three, still protecting his people.
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