785. aspis

Lexicon

aspis: Shield, Serpent

Original Word: ἀσπίς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: aspis
Pronunciation: as-pees'
Phonetic Spelling: (as-pece')
Definition: Shield, Serpent
Meaning: an asp (hooded-snake, cobra).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

asp.

Of uncertain derivation; a buckler (or round shield); used of a serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp" -- asp.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
an asp
NASB Translation
asps (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 785: ἀσπίς

ἀσπίς, ἀσπίδος, ἡ, an asp, a small and most venomous serpent, the bite of which is fatal unless the part bitten be immediately cut away: Romans 3:13. (Deuteronomy 32:33; Isaiah 30:6 (etc. Herodotus, Aristotle, others.) Aelian nat. an. 2, 24; 6, 38; Plutarch, mor., p. 380 f. i. e. de Isid. et Osir. § 74; Oppian. cyn. 3, 433.) (Cf. BB. DD. under the word ; Tristram, Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 270ff.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "shield" or "serpent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek "ἀσπίς" corresponds to several Hebrew terms that denote serpents or related imagery, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 5175: נָחָשׁ (nachash) – commonly translated as "serpent."
• Strong's Hebrew 6620: פֶּתֶן (pethen) – often rendered as "viper" or "cobra," emphasizing venomous snakes.
• Strong's Hebrew 8577: תַּנִּין (tannin) – translated as "serpent" or "dragon," used in contexts of chaos or threat.

These Hebrew terms, like "ἀσπίς," are employed in the biblical text to convey themes of danger, deception, and the need for divine intervention.

Usage: In the New Testament, "ἀσπίς" is used metaphorically to describe a serpent, emphasizing the danger and cunning associated with such creatures. It appears in contexts that highlight peril or divine protection against threats.

Context: The Greek term "ἀσπίς" is a multifaceted word that appears in the New Testament with significant metaphorical implications. In the Berean Standard Bible, it is used to convey the idea of a serpent, often symbolizing danger or evil. The imagery of a serpent is deeply rooted in biblical literature, where serpents are frequently associated with cunning, deceit, and peril. This term underscores the need for divine protection and wisdom to navigate the threats posed by such entities. The metaphorical use of "ἀσπίς" as a serpent can be seen in passages that discuss the perils faced by believers and the assurance of God's safeguarding presence.

Forms and Transliterations

ασπίδα ασπίδας ασπίδες ασπίδι ασπίδος ασπιδων ασπίδων ἀσπίδων ασπίς aspidon aspidōn aspídon aspídōn

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 3:13 N-GFP
GRK: ἐδολιοῦσαν ἰὸς ἀσπίδων ὑπὸ τὰ
NAS: THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER
KJV: the poison of asps [is] under
INT: they practice deceit poision of vipers [is] under the

Strong's Greek 785
1 Occurrence

ἀσπίδων — 1 Occ.