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ἀσπίς G785
G785 is the Greek word ἀσπίς, transliterated aspís. The King James Version most often renders it asps.
What it means
a buckler (or round shield); used of a serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp".
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: asp.
Verses using ἀσπίς
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Romans 3:13 · KJV
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
Common questions
What does Strong's G785 mean?
G785 is the Greek word ἀσπίς (aspís), meaning a buckler (or round shield); used of a serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp".
How is G785 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it asps (1 time).
How many times does G785 appear in the Bible?
ἀσπίς (aspís) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G785 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
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