text: Name: Lion of the Tribe of Judah In Christianity, the Lion of Judah is used to refer to Jesus Christ. The Lion of Judah is an ancient symbol. The sign represents the Israelite tribe of Judah. It’s seen throughout the Old Testament. The Lion of Judah is an emblem of Jerusalem. It is recognized as the original tribe of the Biblical Yehuda or Judah. Traditionally, the tribe is represented by a lion. The symbol dates back to the tribe's patriarch Jacob, who referred to his son Judahas 'Gur Aryeh' or 'the young lion' (Genesis 49:9).