# Judah is a lion's cub

"Judah is like a young lion"

# My son, you have gone up from your victims

"You, my son, have come back from eating your prey"

# like a lioness

Jacob also compares Judah to a female lion. The lioness is the primary hunter and protector of her cubs. 

# Who would dare to awaken him?

"No one wants to wake him up."