6137. aqrab

Lexicon

aqrab: Scorpion

Original Word: עַקְרָב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `aqrab
Pronunciation: ahk-RAHB
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-rawb')
Definition: Scorpion
Meaning: a scorpion, a scourge, knotted whip

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

scorpion

Of uncertain derivation; a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip -- scorpion.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as eqer
Definition
scorpion
NASB Translation
scorpions (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עַקְרָב noun masculine scorpion (apparently quadriliteral; Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian a‡rabu; Ethiopic ; Arabic ; ᵑ7 עַקְרַבָּא); **< [feminine] as in Late Hebrew, Syriac, Mandaean, Arabic (Levy gives Talmud [Aramaic] as masculine, but are readings correct?), Nöldeke (privately). — absolute עַקְרָב Deuteronomy 8:15 (collective; of wilderness), plural עַקְרַבִּים Ezekiel 2:6 (figurative of enemies); ׳יִסַּר בָּע 1 Kings 12:11,14 2Chronicles 10:11,14, i.e. scourges with points, stings. — See also מַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to knot or to bind.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4651 (σκορπίος, skorpios): This Greek term is directly equivalent to the Hebrew עַקְרָב and is used in the New Testament to describe scorpions. In Luke 10:19, Jesus gives His disciples authority to "trample on snakes and scorpions," symbolizing power over harmful and evil forces. The Greek term retains the same dual connotation of literal and metaphorical danger as its Hebrew counterpart.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term עַקְרָב, highlighting its significance in both literal and metaphorical contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word עַקְרָב appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often symbolizing danger, pain, or divine judgment. It is used both literally, to describe the creature, and metaphorically, to convey the idea of severe punishment or hardship.

Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, עַקְרָב refers to the scorpion, a creature well-known in the ancient Near East for its venomous sting. The scorpion is mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:15, where the Israelites are reminded of the dangers they faced in the wilderness, including "fiery serpents and scorpions."
• Metaphorical Usage: Metaphorically, עַקְרָב is used to describe instruments of punishment or affliction. In 1 Kings 12:11, Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, uses the term to describe the harsh measures he intends to impose on the people: "My father scourged you with whips, but I will scourge you with scorpions." This usage underscores the severity and intensity of the punishment.
• Symbolic Representation: The scorpion, as a symbol, often represents danger, suffering, and divine retribution. In Ezekiel 2:6, the prophet is warned not to fear the rebellious house of Israel, even though they are as threatening as "briers and thorns" and dwell among "scorpions."

Forms and Transliterations

בָּֽעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ בָּעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃ בעקרבים׃ וְעַקְרָ֔ב ועקרב עַקְרַבִּ֖ים עקרבים ‘aq·rab·bîm ‘aqrabbîm akrabBim bā‘aqrabbîm bā‘ăqrabbîm bā·‘aq·rab·bîm bā·‘ăq·rab·bîm baakrabBim veakRav wə‘aqrāḇ wə·‘aq·rāḇ

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 8:15
HEB: נָחָ֤שׁ ׀ שָׂרָף֙ וְעַקְרָ֔ב וְצִמָּא֖וֹן אֲשֶׁ֣ר
NAS: [with its] fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground
KJV: serpents, and scorpions, and drought,
INT: serpents fiery and scorpions and thirsty where

1 Kings 12:11
HEB: אֲיַסֵּ֥ר אֶתְכֶ֖ם בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃
NAS: but I will discipline you with scorpions.'
KJV: but I will chastise you with scorpions.
INT: I will discipline scorpions

1 Kings 12:14
HEB: אֲיַסֵּ֥ר אֶתְכֶ֖ם בָּעַקְרַבִּֽים׃
NAS: but I will discipline you with scorpions.
KJV: but I will chastise you with scorpions.
INT: I will discipline scorpions

2 Chronicles 10:11
HEB: בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔ים וַאֲנִ֖י בָּֽעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃ ס
NAS: you with whips, but I [will discipline you] with scorpions.'
KJV: you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions.
INT: whips I scorpions

2 Chronicles 10:14
HEB: בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔ים וַאֲנִ֖י בָּעֲקְרַבִּֽים׃
NAS: you with whips, but I [will discipline you] with scorpions.
KJV: you with whips, but I [will chastise you] with scorpions.
INT: whips I scorpions

Ezekiel 2:6
HEB: אוֹתָ֔ךְ וְאֶל־ עַקְרַבִּ֖ים אַתָּ֣ה יוֹשֵׁ֑ב
NAS: are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither
KJV: [be] with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid
INT: for on scorpions and you sit

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6137
6 Occurrences

‘aq·rab·bîm — 1 Occ.
bā·‘aq·rab·bîm — 4 Occ.
wə·‘aq·rāḇ — 1 Occ.