Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
scale
Usage: λεπίς, -ίδος, ἡ (λέπω, to peel) [in LXX chiefly for קַשְׂקֶשֶׂת ;] a scale: Act.9:18† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3013
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
4
Strong's G3013 Quick Answer
Strong's G3013 λεπίς (lepis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lepis (lep-is') n. 1. a flake [from lepo "to peel"] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include scales, these, eat, fins, and waters. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- lepis (lep-is') n. 1. a flake [from lepo "to peel"]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- scales, these, eat, fins, and waters
Meaning and Definition
lepis (lep-is') n. 1. a flake [from lepo "to peel"] KJV: scale
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3013. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
scales
these
eat
fins
waters
things
water
seas
brooks
abomination
produce
every
How Strong's G3013 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3013 (λεπίς) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 14:9 — λεπίδες
- Deuteronomy 14:10 — λεπίδες
- Leviticus 11:9 — λεπίδες
- Leviticus 11:10 — λεπίδες
- Leviticus 11:12 — λεπίδες
Strong's G3013 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 G3013 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
Strong's G3013 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And these are what ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all things that have fins and scales in the waters, and in the seas, and in the brooks, these ye shall eat.
And all things which have not fins or scales in the water, or in the seas, and in the brooks, of all which the waters produce, and of every soul living in the water, are an abomination; and they shall be abominations to you.
And all things that have not fins or scales of those that are in the waters, these are an abomination to you.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3013.
And these are what ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all things that have fins and scales in the waters, and in the seas, and in the brooks, these ye shall eat.
And all things which have not fins or scales in the water, or in the seas, and in the brooks, of all which the waters produce, and of every soul living in the water, are an abomination; and they shall be abominations to you.
And all things that have not fins or scales of those that are in the waters, these are an abomination to you.
of these sinners against their own souls, and do thou make them beaten plates a covering to the altar, because they were brought before the Lord and hallowed; and they became a sign to the children of Israel.
And these ye shall eat of all that are in the water, ye shall eat all that have fins and scales.
And all that have not fins and scales ye shall not eat; they are unclean to you.
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3013, grouped by book.
Leviticus 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3013 FAQ
What does lepis (λεπίς) mean?
Lepis (Strong's G3013) is a Greek word most simply glossed "scale". lepis (lep-is') n. 1. a flake [from lepo "to peel"]
How many times is lepis (λεπίς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G3013 across 4 books.
Where can I study lepis (λεπίς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3013 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate lepis (λεπίς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as scales, these, eat, fins, waters, and things. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3013 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3013, with linked reader references where each row is available.