H6137 - עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb)

H6137 עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb) ak-rawb'

Hebrew

Noun (Masculine, Hebrew)

Quick Definition

scorpion

Strong's Definition

a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip

Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV Usage: scorpion.

TWOT Reference: 1683

Outline of Biblical Usage

1) scorpion

Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents

This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:

G4651

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

scorpion

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

עַקְרָב ‛aqrâb BDB Definition: 1) scorpion Part of Speech: noun masculine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: of uncertain derivation Same Word by TWOT Number: 1683 Total KJV Occurrences: 8

Bible Occurrences (6)

8:15

12:11 12:14

10:11 10:14

2:6

Deuteronomy 8:15

He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless [land]. He brought you water from the rock of flint.

1 Kings 12:11

Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add... to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.

1 Kings 12:14

and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:11

Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add... to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I [will scourge you] with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:14

and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, Whereas [my father] made your yoke heavy, I will add to [your yoke]. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I [will scourge you] with scorpions.

Ezekiel 2:6

But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence,... though they are a rebellious... house.