עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb) — Scorpion
Hebrew word study: עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb), Strong's H6137. a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip
KJV translation words: scorpion.
Strong's H6137 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 8:15 and last appears in Ezekiel 2:6.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Deuteronomy 8:15 — וְעַקְרָב — and scorpion
- 1 Kings 12:11 — בָּעַקְרַבִּים — with the scorpions
- 1 Kings 12:14 — בָּעַקְרַבִּים — with the scorpions
- 2 Chronicles 10:11 — בָּעֲקְרַבִּים ס — with the scorpions
- 2 Chronicles 10:14 — בָּעֲקְרַבִּים — with the scorpions
- Ezekiel 2:6 — עַקְרַבִּים — scorpions
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H4610 מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים (Maʻălêh ʻAqrabbîym).
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Frequently asked questions
What does ʻaqrâb (H6137) mean?
A scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip.
How is H6137 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6137 as: scorpion..
How often does עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb) appear?
Strong's H6137 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 8:15 and last appears in Ezekiel 2:6.
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