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

עַקְרָב (aq.rav) — scorpion. scorpion

UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew

מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים (H4608 · H6137)

name

Names of Landforms

Ascent of Akrabbim, Scorpion Pass = an ascending location at the southern border of the territory of the tribe of Judah

NUM 34:4 · JOS 15:3 · JDG 1:36

Reinier de Blois

עַקְרָב (H6137 · H4610)

noun m · קרב

Swarming Creatures | ≈ נָחָשׁ

scorpion = terrestrial arachnid with pincers and a poisonous sting at the end of its jointed tail, which it can hold curved over the back; it grows to about 13 cm long; ≈ associated with harsh, inhospitable living conditions

DEU 8:15 · 1KI 12:11 · 1KI 12:14 · 2CH 10:11 · 2CH 10:14 · EZK 2:6

Sarah Lind

UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew © United Bible Societies, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

עַקְרָב n.m. scorpion base

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.