Lyrics
Verse 1
Dios de Jacob
El Gran Yo Soy
Rey de Gloria
Hijo de Dios
Voz de muchas aguas
Tú eres la canción
Más fuerte que un estruendo
Revela tu esplendor
Chorus
Hoy se oye rugiendo
Al León de Judá
Verse 2
La profecía
De Sion
El Mesías
Descendió
Solo tú eres digno
De abrir el libro
El cordero fue inmolado
Pero El León se levantó
Bridge
Prepara hoy
El camino de Dios
Oh valle, se alzado
Oh monte, derribado
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
"León" ("Lion") opens with a rapid list of titles, God of Jacob, the Great I Am, King of Glory, Son of God, voice of many waters, building toward a single conclusion that this one is the song itself, louder than thunder. That accumulation of titles frames the entire song around identity too vast for any single description to capture.
Its chorus names a specific image directly, the Lion of Judah roaring, before a second verse recalls Zion's prophecy and the Messiah's descent, naming Him alone worthy to open a described book. That pairing, slain Lamb and risen Lion, ties sacrifice and triumphant authority together as descriptions of the same person.
Sung in Spanish within contemporary worship tradition, the song functions as a declarative anthem naming Christ's supreme worthiness and victorious identity, its closing bridge calling for the Lord's way to be prepared, valleys raised and mountains leveled, applying ancient prophetic language to present anticipation of His coming.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:5 Describes the Lion of Judah who is worthy to open the book, directly echoed in the song's chorus and second verse.
- Isaiah 40:4 Describes every valley raised and every mountain made low to prepare the Lord's way, directly echoed in the song's closing bridge.