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σκορπίος G4651
G4651 is the Greek word σκορπίος, transliterated skorpíos. The King James Version most often renders it scorpions.
What it means
a "scorpion" (from its sting).
Where it comes from
probably from an obsolete (perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649 (σκοπός) and meaning to pierce).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: scorpion.
Verses using σκορπίος
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 10:19 · KJV
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Revelation 9:3 · KJV
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Revelation 9:5 · KJV
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
Revelation 9:10 · KJV
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4651 mean?
G4651 is the Greek word σκορπίος (skorpíos), meaning a "scorpion" (from its sting).
How is G4651 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it scorpions (3 times), scorpion (1 time).
How many times does G4651 appear in the Bible?
σκορπίος (skorpíos) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4651 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from an obsolete (perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649 (σκοπός) and meaning to pierce).
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