Strong's Lexicon aqrab: Scorpion Original Word: עַקְרָב Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to sting Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4651 (σκορπίος, skorpios): The Greek equivalent used in the New Testament, referring to scorpions, as seen in Luke 10:19. Usage: The Hebrew word "aqrab" refers to a scorpion, a venomous arachnid known for its painful sting. In the Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe danger, pain, or judgment. The scorpion is a symbol of peril and is used to illustrate the severity of certain situations or divine retribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, scorpions were common in arid and desert regions, including the wilderness areas of Israel. They were feared for their venomous sting, which could cause severe pain or even death. The presence of scorpions in the wilderness was a real threat to travelers and shepherds. In biblical times, scorpions were often associated with desolation and danger, reflecting the harsh realities of life in the desert. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eqer Definition scorpion NASB Translation scorpions (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַקְרָב noun masculine scorpion (apparently quadriliteral; Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian a‡rabu; Ethiopic  ; Arabic  ; ᵑ7 עַקְרַבָּא); **< [feminine] as in Late Hebrew, Syriac, Mandaean, Arabic (Levy gives Talmud [Aramaic] as masculine, but are readings correct?), Nöldeke (privately). — absolute עַקְרָב Deuteronomy 8:15 (collective; of wilderness), plural עַקְרַבִּים Ezekiel 2:6 (figurative of enemies); ׳יִסַּר בָּע 1 Kings 12:11,14 2Chronicles 10:11,14, i.e. scourges with points, stings. — See also מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scorpion Of uncertain derivation; a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip -- scorpion. Forms and Transliterations בָּֽעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ בָּעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃ בעקרבים׃ וְעַקְרָ֔ב ועקרב עַקְרַבִּ֖ים עקרבים ‘aq·rab·bîm ‘aqrabbîm akrabBim bā‘aqrabbîm bā‘ăqrabbîm bā·‘aq·rab·bîm bā·‘ăq·rab·bîm baakrabBim veakRav wə‘aqrāḇ wə·‘aq·rāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 8:15 HEB: נָחָ֤שׁ ׀ שָׂרָף֙ וְעַקְרָ֔ב וְצִמָּא֖וֹן אֲשֶׁ֣ר NAS: [with its] fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground KJV: serpents, and scorpions, and drought, INT: serpents fiery and scorpions and thirsty where 1 Kings 12:11 1 Kings 12:14 2 Chronicles 10:11 2 Chronicles 10:14 Ezekiel 2:6 6 Occurrences |
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