πάρδαλις
pardalis (G3917)
leopard
AI Word Study
According to the lexicon data, the word πάρδαλις (pardalis) is a term in Greek that specifically refers to a leopard. It belongs to the semantic domain of Animals & Creatures, suggesting that it is a concrete, tangible reference in the Bible. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (just 1 time) implies that it is used for a specific, possibly illustrative or distinctive purpose. The use of a precise animal term like πάρδαλις likely adds to the vividness and accuracy of the description. In the context of biblical language, this term may be chosen to convey a particular trait, habitat, or symbolic meaning that is unique to leopards.
AI synthesis uses only provided lexicon data -- never training knowledge.
The beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority.