G2191: ἔχιδνα
échidna · “snake”
Definition
an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: viper
Word origin: of uncertain origin;
Extended definition
[in OT (Aq.), Isa.59:5 * ;]
a viper: Act.28:3; metaphorically, γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν, Mat.3:7 12:34 23:33, Luk.3:7.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2191 is translated
- of vipers, ×3
- of vipers! ×1
- a viper ×1
Bible verses with G2191 (échidna)
Échidna appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
- Matthew 12:34
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
- Matthew 23:33
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
- Luke 3:7
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
- Acts 28:3
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.