Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2191
ἔχιδνα
echidna · “snake”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ἔχιδνα, -ης, ἡ
[in OT (Aq.), Isa.59:5 * ;]
a viper: Act.28:3; metaphorically, γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν, Mat.3:7 12:34 23:33, Luk.3:7.†
[in OT (Aq.), Isa.59:5 * ;]
a viper: Act.28:3; metaphorically, γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν, Mat.3:7 12:34 23:33, Luk.3:7.†
Where it appears
Matthew3
Luke1
Acts1
In the text
Matthew 3:7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Matthew 12:34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.Matthew 23:33Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?Luke 3:7Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Acts 28:3And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
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