H6137: עַקְרָב
ʻaqrâb · pronounced ak-rawb' · “scorpion”
Definition
a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip
KJV translates it as: scorpion.
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).
How H6137 is translated
- scorpions ×5
- scorpion ×1
Bible verses with H6137 (ʻaqrâb)
ʻaqrâb appears in 6 verses.
- 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;
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.