Scorpion
G4651
Greek
UBS
σκορπίος
skorpíosskor-pee'-os
Noun Masculine
Definition
terrestrial arachnid (eight-legged) with pincers and a poisonous sting at the end of its jointed tail, which it can hold curved over the back; grows to about 13 cm long; known for the pain and danger of its sting, and associated with harsh, inhospitable living conditions
Semantic Domains
Animals
Etymology
probably from an obsolete (perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649 (σκοπός) and meaning to pierce);
KJV Translations
scorpion
Occurrences5
Frequency Rank#1671