la.yish denotes a lion, depicted among animals of danger, strength, and vulnerability.

The attested noun denotes a lion in three animal descriptions: one in a dangerous land, one perishing without prey, and one characterized as mighty among beasts.

1. Lion in animal descriptions · dominant

   In Isaiah 30:6, the singular absolute noun occurs in a list of animals in a land of distress and anguish; the APB renders the clause “of lion and lion, of viper and flying serpent.” In Job 4:11, the APB renders a lion as perishing for lack of prey, while Proverbs 30:30 presents it as “mighty among beasts” and not turning back before any.

   Isaiah 30:6Job 4:11Proverbs 30:30

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the three verses, the APB presents the noun as “lion” in descriptions of a dangerous animal setting, lack of prey, and strength among beasts. These renderings confirm the verses' animal context rather than establish finer distinctions.