ἔχιδνα

echidnaNoun (Feminine)G2191

snake

From: of uncertain origin;

Short Definition

an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

[in OT (Aq.), * ;] a viper: metaphorically, γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 28:3
  • Luke 3:7
  • Matthew 12:34
  • Matthew 23:33
  • Matthew 3:7

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