◄ 6137. aqrab ►
Strong's Lexicon aqrab: Scorpion Original Word: עַקְרָב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: `aqrab Pronunciation: ahk-RAHB Phonetic Spelling: (ak-rawb') Definition: Scorpion Meaning: a scorpion, a scourge, knotted whip 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 Origin from 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·rāḇ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: אֲיַסֵּ֥ר אֶתְכֶ֖ם בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃ NAS: but I will discipline you with scorpions.' KJV: but I will chastise you with scorpions. INT: I will discipline scorpions 1 Kings 12:14 HEB: אֲיַסֵּ֥ר אֶתְכֶ֖ם בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃ NAS: but I will discipline you with scorpions. KJV: but I will chastise you with scorpions. INT: I will discipline scorpions 2 Chronicles 10:11 HEB: בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔ים וַאֲנִ֖י בָּֽעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ ס NAS: you with whips, but I [will discipline you] with scorpions.' KJV: you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions. INT: whips I scorpions 2 Chronicles 10:14 HEB: בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔ים וַאֲנִ֖י בָּעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ NAS: you with whips, but I [will discipline you] with scorpions. KJV: you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions. INT: whips I scorpions Ezekiel 2:6 HEB: אוֹתָ֔ךְ וְאֶל־ עַקְרַבִּ֖ים אַתָּ֣ה יוֹשֵׁ֑ב NAS: are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither KJV: [be] with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid INT: for on scorpions and you sit 6 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6137 6 Occurrences ‘aq·rab·bîm — 1 Occ. bā·‘aq·rab·bîm — 4 Occ. wə·‘aq·rāḇ — 1 Occ.