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

Verse Usage

This word appears 5 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.