Strong H6137עַקְרָב

scorpion

Transliteration
‛aqrâb
Pronunciation
ak-rawb'
Morphology
Hebrew Noun (Masculine)

Definition

Of uncertain derivation; a scorpion; figuratively a scourge or knotted whip: - scorpion.

Detailed definition

scorpion

In the Bible

Strong H6137 appears in 6 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • scorpion6

First verses

  1. Deuteronomy 8:15
    Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;
  2. 1 Kings 12:11
    And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
  3. 1 Kings 12:14
    And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
  4. 2 Chronicles 10:11
    For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
  5. 2 Chronicles 10:14
    And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
  6. Ezekiel 2:6
    And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
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