Lyrics
Verse 1
Coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break, as broken hearts declare His praise
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Chorus
Our God is a lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
Every knee will bow before Him
Our God is the lamb, the lamb that was slain
For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains
Every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb
Every knee will bow before him
Verse 2
So, open up the gates, make way before the King of Kings
For the God who comes to save is here to set the captives free
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Bridge
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Who can stop the Lord Almighty
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Lion and the Lamb” brings together two biblical portraits of Christ: the conquering Lion of Judah and the sacrificial Lamb. The verses anticipate kings and kingdoms bowing before him, while chains break and captives receive freedom. The chorus holds strength and sacrifice side by side, presenting Jesus as the ruler who fights for his people and the Lamb whose blood addresses the sins of the world.
The imagery is rooted especially in Revelation 5:5-6, where the victorious Lion is revealed as the slain Lamb. Philippians 2:10-11 also aligns with the repeated declaration that every knee will bow. The invitation to open the gates recalls Psalm 24:7-10 and its welcome for the King of glory. Through these references, the song frames worship as a response to Christ’s authority, saving work, and victory. Its recurring question, “Who can stop the Lord Almighty,” reinforces confidence that no earthly kingdom or spiritual bondage can finally withstand his rule.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:5-6 Christ is presented as both the victorious Lion of Judah and the slain Lamb.
- Philippians 2:10-11 Every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- Psalm 24:7-10 The gates open to welcome the Lord, the King of glory.