Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
snake
Usage: ἔχιδνα, -ης, ἡ [in OT (Aq.), Isa.59:5 * ;] a viper: Act.28:3; metaphorically, γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν, Mat.3:7 12:34 23:33, Luk.3:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2191
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
3
Strong's G2191 Quick Answer
Strong's G2191 ἔχιδνα (echidna) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. echidna (ekh'-id-nah) n. 1. a viper or other poisonous snake 2. (figuratively) a treacherous person It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include vipers and viper. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- echidna (ekh'-id-nah) n. 1. a viper or other poisonous snake 2. (figuratively) a treacherous person
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- vipers and viper
Meaning and Definition
echidna (ekh'-id-nah) n. 1. a viper or other poisonous snake 2. (figuratively) a treacherous person {literally or figuratively} [of uncertain origin] KJV: viper
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2191. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2191 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render echidna, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
vipers
Matthew 3:7
4×
viper
Acts 28:3
How Strong's G2191 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
Strong's G2191 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2191 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2191.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2191, grouped by book.
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2191 FAQ
What does echidna (ἔχιδνα) mean?
Echidna (Strong's G2191) is a Greek word most simply glossed "viper". echidna (ekh'-id-nah) n. 1. a viper or other poisonous snake 2. (figuratively) a treacherous person
How many times is echidna (ἔχιδνα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2191 across 3 books.
Where can I study echidna (ἔχιδνα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2191 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate echidna (ἔχιδνα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as vipers and viper. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.