Lion of Grace Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 The lamb, referring to the sacrificial lamb, was called the lion from the tribe of Judah in reference to Jacob's prophecy over his sons. The tribe of Judah was called like a lion's cub and a crouching lion. It was also prophesied that one from the tribe of Judah would come and this one would receive full glory. This would be the Messiah. This lion, would be victorious and strong and one to watch for....from the tribe of Judah. He is also referred to as the root of David, son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah. This also refers to tribal and family lineage. These titles not only signify that Jesus was the sacrificial lamb, that would be as a lion, strong and victorious, but that Jesus would fulfill each prophecy as foretold about the coming of the Messiah. It proved He WAS the Messiah and his lineage was as it was foretold to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? It refers to ancient prophecy. Judah was referred to as a lion cub and the Jews believed the Messiah would come from His descendants. Isaiah wrote about Jesus coming from Jessie, the father of David. God had promised King David that the Messiah would come from his descendants. What do these titles signify about him? It shows that the coming of Jesus was the plan and in the works for when the time was ripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? The Lamb is called, "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David" because Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecy Jacob to his son Judah (Genesis 49:8-12) Jesus has triumphed. He is the victor, overcome, conqueror, and he will win in the face of obstacles. "No weapon formed against his people shall prevail" (Isaiah 55:11) These titles signify about Jesus that he has become the "banner for the peoples) (Isaiah 11:10) Jesus has fulfilled the plan of revelation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryEagle Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? It refers to Jacob's ancient prophecy over his son Judah (Genesis 49:8-12), picturing Judah as "a lion's cub" and a "crouching lion," from whose tribe, the Jews believed, would come the Messiah: What do these titles signify about him? Victory, triumph!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? (Revelation 5:5) The Lamb is called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David" because the Lamb is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jacob to his son Judah. Jesus is the offshoot of the tribe of Judah and has triumphed over death. These titles signified his victory over death when he stripped him of all power and authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foofee's Nana Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? The Lamb is also the Lion of Judah and the Root of David because Jesus came out of this house, or lineage. This was a fulfillment of prophecy that Jacob made over his son Judah. It was also a prophecy that the Messiah would be from the house and lineage fo David....our Jesus fulfills this also. He cam and set us free from the bondage of sin and death...He is the true Lamb of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-c Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? Jesus's adoptive father, Joseph, is a direct decendant from the tribe of Judah. (one of the 12 tribes of Israel) When Jacob, the father of Judah, blessed him, he called him a lion cub and said that through him would come the rulers of Israel. Jesse, the father of David, is also in the line of Judah. The prophecy from Isaiah said the Jesus would "come up from the stump of Jesse." What do these titles signify about him? Both of these titles confirm the prophesy form Genesis, concerning "the Lion from the tribe of Judah" and the prophesy from Isaiah, concerning the "Root of David." That through Joseph and Mary, Jesus, did indeed come from the line of Judah and Jesse. In some way, to me, it illustrates adoption. God's plan was always to adopt His children through Jesus, "the Lamb of God" and His work to redeem us all from being slaves to sin, to slaves of righteousness. Joseph was Jesus's adoptive father. A little off topic, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgandy Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 The Lamb is called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David", because Jesus is a direct descendent of this tribe and of King David. These strong titles mean victory, triumph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I feel that Jesus is the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" because He is the one with the mighty roar. He is the Son of God, He is the Messiah. He is the one who will stand in judgement of all people. He is the one who defeated death. He had to be all powerful. Just as the lion is considered the king of all the animals, so too Jesus is the mightiest of all kings. "The Root of David" to me signifies the start fo the family line of David. Not one of the branches from the tree. God the Son was before David. He gave root to the Israel nation but He took special interest in David and was born from this Jewish Section, Jesus knew that He was going to be born from the line of David eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? The lamb spoken of in revelation refer to the one, a conqueror, a ruler from the root of David, one of King David's decedents. The lion of the tribe of Judah refers to Jacob's prophecy over his sons before his death. These titles "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David" are used in prophecy to represent "the lamb" 'the Son of God". Jesus who was Lamb of God or God's own Son was the representation of the slaughtered lamb for the sins of the Israelites in the Old Testament. In Revelation he is portrayed at the Throne of God as a Lamb that had been slayed. He one day will return as the Lion of Judah to rule over Israel and be of the Root of David to conquer all the nations of the world that have raised their arms of conquest against Israel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinckster Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him?The Lion of the Tribe of Judah is from Revelation 5:5 which referrs to Jesus. He comes from the Davidic line which is the tribe of Judah. The lion is thought to be representative of Him in many ways 1) is sign of strength, royalty, and wisdom. 2) to represent His rule and authority in contrast His earthly role of the lowly sacrificial lamb. 3) Judah has been connected to the lion and therefore is merely an artistic restating of heritage.These titles signify that Jesus came the first time as a lamb. The next time He comes will be to raise all of His followers up. When it comes time to open the scroll and the seven seals, Jesus will be the only one that will be able to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Jim Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? As Pastor Ralph wrote in the text of this lesson, the prophecy made by Jacob the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, concerning his son Judah in which Judah is called a crouching lion will be fulfilled. Judah's descendants were also prophesied to become the leading tribe of the nation of Israel. This came to be the case by the time of the divided kingdom when Judah and Benjamin became the southern kingdom and were blessed by God . . as Jacob had prophesied a thousand years earlier . . and the northern kingdom just went from bad to worse! At the time these things were written the fiercest creature on earth was the lion. Lions also symbolized royalty and power. Isaiah had prophesied concerning the coming Messiah, calling Him the Root of David. This is curious because Jesus was David's earthly descendant while also being David's spiritual ancestor when we consider God's statement that He would be the Father to the king of Israel. 2 Samuel 7:14. So in Apocalyptic language the circle is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? Lion of the tribe of judah Judah was symbolized as a lion's cub and his tribe would rule until Messiah would come. Messiah and the Lion are one and the same Root of David Messiah would come from the line of David, Jesse being David's father. The Lamb is the Lion and will rule forever and ever for He Is Messiah, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, the Holy One of Israel. God Bless! Jen Proverbs 22:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annelle Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Q1. Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? "The Lion of the tribe of Judah" refers to Jacob's ancient prophecy over his son Judah, picturing Judah as "a lion's cub" and a "crouching lion," from whose tribe, the Jews believed, would come the Messiah "The Root of David" is a reference to Isaiah's prophecy: In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious." (Isaiah 11:1, 10) Jesse is the father of King David, from whose descendents the Messiah would come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 The Lamb is called “the Lion of the tribe of Judah” because Jesus was born into the family of Judah which is “the Root of David”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaineer Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 1) Jacobs phrophecy over his son Judah 2) Root of David---Refers to Isaiah's prophecy...That Jesus would come from the dscendant of David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Irving Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 3/29/2003 at 12:19 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. (Revelation 5:5) Why is the Lamb called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David"? What do these titles signify about him? The Lion because He has power and authority over all flesh. Also because He defeated Satan, by withstanding temptation and then dying on the cross, then overcoming death by being resurrected on the third day. The Root of David because God chose David to be King of Israel after Saul didn’t do what God commanded him to do, and ultimately killed himself. David for the most part was a righteous King and Jesus Christ was a descendant of David although he was conceived by the Holy Ghost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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