ke.phir denotes a lion, often pictured roaring, hunting prey, tearing, or used in comparisons of strength and threat.

The term denotes a lion, most often in depictions of roaring, seeking or seizing prey, and tearing; it also appears in comparisons that portray threat, strength, or confident action. The supplied forms occur in both singular and plural contexts without showing separate lexical meanings.

1. Lion in predatory scenes and forceful comparisons · dominant

   The noun identifies the animal in scenes of roaring and prey-taking: in Amos 3:4 the APB renders a lion roaring in the forest and a young lion crying from its den after catching something; in Psalm 104:21 it renders young lions roaring for prey. In Ezekiel 19:3, the singular form occurs where a cub becomes a lion and learns to tear prey, while Isaiah 31:4 compares the LORD's resolve to a lion and young lion growling over prey. The same animal image is also used in comparisons, as Proverbs 28:1 renders the righteous trusting like a lion.

   Amos 3:4Ezekiel 19:3Isaiah 31:4Psalm 104:21Proverbs 28:1Nahum 2:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB presents the animal as “lion,” “young lion,” or “young lions,” especially in clauses about roaring, prey, and tearing. These rendering differences do not establish separate meanings for the lemma.