5919. akshub

Lexicon

akshub: Spider

Original Word: עַכְשׁוּב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `akshuwb
Pronunciation: ahk-SHOOB
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-shoob')
Definition: Spider
Meaning: an asp

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adder

Probably from an unused root meaning to coil; an asp (from lurking coiled up) -- adder.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
asp, viper
NASB Translation
viper (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עַכְשׁוּב noun masculine usually asp, viper (so ᵐ5 ᵑ9; perhaps conject. from sense and "" נָחָשׁ), but perhaps = (? corrupt for) עַכָּבִישׁ spider (q. v.; compare ᵑ7^{on the passage}); — ׳חֲמַת ע Psalm 140:4 a viper's (? spider's) venom is under their lips (see especially Che and references).

עַל see עלה עֹל see III. עלל.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to coil or to twist.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for עַכְשׁוּב in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of a serpent or snake is often represented by the Greek word ὄφις (ophis), Strong's Greek Number 3789, which is used in the New Testament to describe serpents, including the serpent in the Garden of Eden and the symbolic serpent in the Book of Revelation.

Usage: The term עַכְשׁוּב is used in the context of describing a dangerous and venomous serpent, often symbolizing deceit or danger.

Context: The Hebrew word עַכְשׁוּב (ʿakshûb) appears in the Old Testament as a reference to a specific type of serpent, commonly identified as an asp. This term is used to convey the idea of a creature that is both dangerous and deceitful, often serving as a metaphor for treachery or hidden danger. The asp is known for its venomous bite, which can be fatal, and thus it is used in biblical literature to evoke fear and caution.

In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, serpents were often seen as symbols of evil or malevolence, and the asp, in particular, was associated with stealth and lethal threat. The use of עַכְשׁוּב in scripture underscores the need for vigilance against hidden dangers and the insidious nature of sin and deceit.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates עַכְשׁוּב in a manner consistent with its traditional understanding as a venomous snake, emphasizing its role in illustrating moral and spiritual lessons.

Forms and Transliterations

עַכְשׁ֑וּב עכשוב ‘aḵ·šūḇ ‘aḵšūḇ achShuv

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 140:3
HEB: נָ֫חָ֥שׁ חֲמַ֥ת עַכְשׁ֑וּב תַּ֖חַת שְׂפָתֵ֣ימוֹ
NAS: Poison of a viper is under
KJV: like a serpent; adders' poison
INT: A serpent Poison of a viper is under their lips

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5919
1 Occurrence

‘aḵ·šūḇ — 1 Occ.