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עַקְרָב H6137

H6137 is the Hebrew word עַקְרָב, transliterated ʻaqrâb and said ak-rawb'. The King James Version most often renders it you with scorpions.

Word: עַקְרָבTransliteration: ʻaqrâbSaid: ak-rawb'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

you with scorpions 2×chastise you with scorpions 2×scorpions 1×among scorpions 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: scorpion.

Verses using עַקְרָב

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Deuteronomy 8:15 · KJV

Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;

1 Kings 12:11 · KJV

And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kings 12:14 · KJV

And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:11 · KJV

For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

2 Chronicles 10:14 · KJV

And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

Ezekiel 2:6 · KJV

And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6137 mean?

H6137 is the Hebrew word עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb), meaning a scorpion; figuratively, a scourge or knotted whip.

How is H6137 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it you with scorpions (2 times), chastise you with scorpions (2 times), scorpions (1 time), among scorpions (1 time).

How many times does H6137 appear in the Bible?

עַקְרָב (ʻaqrâb) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6137 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

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