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ἑρπετόν G2062

G2062 is the Greek word ἑρπετόν, transliterated herpetón. The King James Version most often renders it creeping things.

Word: ἑρπετόνTransliteration: herpetónLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare H07431)) a small animal.

Where it comes from

neuter of a derivative of (to creep).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

creeping things 2×serpents 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: creeping thing, serpent.

Verses using ἑρπετόν

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 10:12 · KJV

Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Acts 11:6 · KJV

Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

James 3:7 · KJV

For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2062 mean?

G2062 is the Greek word ἑρπετόν (herpetón), meaning a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare H07431)) a small animal.

How is G2062 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it creeping things (2 times), serpents (1 time).

How many times does G2062 appear in the Bible?

ἑρπετόν (herpetón) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2062 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative of (to creep).

Nearby entries

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