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Leopard

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The leopard was a swift, spotted, and dangerous animal found in the lands around Israel. Scripture uses its speed, fierceness, watchfulness, and spots in descriptions of judgment and symbolic kingdoms.
Biblical Usage
Scripture highlights the leopard’s fierceness, watchfulness, swiftness, and spots. It is used figuratively in descriptions of nations, enemies, and symbolic kingdoms, including Daniel’s vision and Revelation.
Scripture References
Song of Solomon 4:8 Isaiah 11:6 Jeremiah 5:6 Habakkuk 1:8 Jeremiah 13:23 Daniel 7:6 Revelation 13:2 Hosea 13:7 Sir 28:23