Strong's Lexicon epheh: Viper, Adder Original Word: אֶפְעֶה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hiss Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "epheh," the Greek word "ἔχιδνα" (echidna, Strong's G2191) is often used in the New Testament to refer to a viper or serpent, carrying similar connotations of danger and deceit. Usage: The Hebrew word "epheh" refers to a venomous snake, specifically a viper or adder. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe danger, deceit, or the presence of evil. The viper is known for its deadly bite, which makes it a fitting symbol for treachery and sudden peril. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, snakes were often associated with danger and death due to their venomous nature. The viper, in particular, was feared for its stealth and lethal bite. In the Bible, snakes are frequently used as symbols of evil and deception, most notably in the account of the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The imagery of a viper would have resonated with ancient audiences as a representation of hidden threats and the consequences of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paah Definition (a kind of) viper NASB Translation snake (1), viper (1), viper's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶפְעֶה noun [masculine] a kind of viper (Thes 'a flando et sibilando;' compare Arabic  viper, Ethiopic  id.); — ׳א Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 59:5, ׳לְשׁוֺן א Job 20:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance viper From epha' (in the sense of hissing); an asp or other venomous serpent -- viper. see HEBREW epha' Forms and Transliterations אֶפְעֶֽה׃ אֶפְעֶה֙ אפעה אפעה׃ ’ep̄‘eh ’ep̄·‘eh efEhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 20:16 HEB: תַּֽ֝הַרְגֵ֗הוּ לְשׁ֣וֹן אֶפְעֶֽה׃ NAS: of cobras; The viper's tongue KJV: of asps: the viper's tongue INT: slays tongue the viper's Isaiah 30:6 Isaiah 59:5 3 Occurrences |
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