σκορπίος (skorpíos) — Scorpion

Greek word study: σκορπίος (skorpíos), Strong's G4651. a "scorpion" (from its sting)

GreekStrong's G4651
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Greek word
σκορπίος (skorpíos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a "scorpion" (from its sting)

Word study
Derivation: probably from an obsolete (perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649 (σκοπός) and meaning to pierce);

KJV translation words: scorpion

Where this word appears

Strong's G4651 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 10:19 and last appears in Revelation 9:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

scorpions ×2a scorpion ×1as scorpions ×1of a scorpion ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σκορπίοι ×1σκορπίοις ×1σκορπίον; ×1σκορπίου ×1σκορπίων ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×3Luke ×2

Verses (all 5)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4649 σκοπός (skopós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4650 σκορπίζω (skorpízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skorpíos (G4651) mean?

A "scorpion" (from its sting).

How is G4651 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4651 as: scorpion.

How often does σκορπίος (skorpíos) appear?

Strong's G4651 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 10:19 and last appears in Revelation 9:10.