Strong's Lexicon echidna: Viper, serpent Original Word: ἔχιδνα Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have" or "to hold," possibly referring to the creature's ability to hold venom. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of a venomous serpent can be related to the Hebrew word נָחָשׁ (nachash), Strong's Hebrew 5175, which is used for "serpent" or "snake." Usage: The term "echidna" is used in the New Testament to refer to a venomous snake, specifically a viper. It is often employed metaphorically to describe individuals or groups characterized by deceit, malice, or hypocrisy. The imagery of a viper conveys danger, treachery, and the potential for harm. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world, vipers were well-known for their deadly venom and were often feared. They were common in the wilderness areas of Judea and other parts of the Mediterranean region. The viper's sudden and lethal strike made it a fitting symbol for treachery and hidden danger. In Jewish tradition, serpents were also associated with sin and evil, stemming from the Genesis account of the serpent in the Garden of Eden. HELPS Word-studies 2191 é NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom echis (a viper, adder) Definition a viper NASB Translation viper (1), vipers (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2191: ἔχιδναἔχιδνα, ἐχιδνης, ἡ, a viper: Acts 28:3 (Hesiod, Herodotus, Tragg., Aristophanes, Plato, others); γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν offspring of vipers (anguigenae, Ovid, metam. 3,531), addressed to cunning, malignant, wicked men: Matthew 3:7; Matthew 12:34; Matthew 23:33; Luke 3:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance viper. Of uncertain origin; an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively) -- viper. Forms and Transliterations εχιδνα έχιδνα ἔχιδνα εχιδνων εχιδνών ἐχιδνῶν εχίνοι εχίνος εχίνους echidna échidna echidnon echidnôn echidnōn echidnō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:7 N-GFPGRK: αὐτοῖς Γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν τίς ὑπέδειξεν NAS: to them, You brood of vipers, who KJV: O generation of vipers, who INT: to them Brood of vipers who forewarned Matthew 12:34 N-GFP Matthew 23:33 N-GFP Luke 3:7 N-GFP Acts 28:3 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2191 |
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