#Judah is a lion's cub

Jacob speaks about Judah as if he were a lion's cub. Jacob is emphasizing Judah's strength. AT: "Judah is like a young lion" (UDB) (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])

#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. (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile]])

#Who would dare to awaken him?

Jacob uses a question to emphasize how terrifying Judah is to other people. AT: "No one wants to wake him up." (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion]])