◄ 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: a scorpion, a scourge, knotted whip Meaning: The term primarily refers to a "scorpion," a venomous arachnid known for its painful sting. It is also used metaphorically to describe a "scourge" or "knotted whip," instruments of punishment or affliction. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to knot or to bind. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4651 (σκορπίος, skorpios): This Greek term is directly equivalent to the Hebrew עַקְרָב and is used in the New Testament to describe scorpions. In Luke 10:19, Jesus gives His disciples authority to "trample on snakes and scorpions," symbolizing power over harmful and evil forces. The Greek term retains the same dual connotation of literal and metaphorical danger as its Hebrew counterpart. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term עַקְרָב, highlighting its significance in both literal and metaphorical contexts within the biblical narrative. Usage: The word עַקְרָב appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often symbolizing danger, pain, or divine judgment. It is used both literally, to describe the creature, and metaphorically, to convey the idea of severe punishment or hardship. Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, עַקְרָב refers to the scorpion, a creature well-known in the ancient Near East for its venomous sting. The scorpion is mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:15, where the Israelites are reminded of the dangers they faced in the wilderness, including "fiery serpents and scorpions." • Metaphorical Usage: Metaphorically, עַקְרָב is used to describe instruments of punishment or affliction. In 1 Kings 12:11, Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, uses the term to describe the harsh measures he intends to impose on the people: "My father scourged you with whips, but I will scourge you with scorpions." This usage underscores the severity and intensity of the punishment. • Symbolic Representation: The scorpion, as a symbol, often represents danger, suffering, and divine retribution. In Ezekiel 2:6, the prophet is warned not to fear the rebellious house of Israel, even though they are as threatening as "briers and thorns" and dwell among "scorpions." 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.