Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
scorpion
Usage: σκορπίος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX for עַקְרָב ;] a scorpion: Luk.10:19 11:12, Rev.9:3, 5 9:10 † (AS)
Strong's Number
G4651
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
14
Books
8
Strong's G4651 Quick Answer
Strong's G4651 σκορπίος (skorpios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. skorpios (skor-pee'-os) n. 1. a "scorpion" (from its sting) [probably from an obsolete skerpo (meaning to pierce and perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649)] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include scorpions and scorpion. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- skorpios (skor-pee'-os) n. 1. a "scorpion" (from its sting) [probably from an obsolete skerpo (meaning to pierce and perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649)]
- Usage
- 14 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- scorpions and scorpion
Meaning and Definition
skorpios (skor-pee'-os) n. 1. a "scorpion" (from its sting) [probably from an obsolete skerpo (meaning to pierce and perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649)] KJV: scorpion Root(s): G4649
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4651. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4651 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render skorpios, 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.
scorpions
Luke 10:19
3×
scorpion
Luke 11:12
2×
How Strong's G4651 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4651 (σκορπίος) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 12:11 — σκορπίοις
- 3 Kingdoms 12:14 — σκορπίοις
- 2 Chronicles 10:11 — σκορπίοις
- 2 Chronicles 10:14 — σκορπίοις
- 4 Maccabees 11:10 — σκορπίου
Strong's G4651 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 G4651 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
Strong's G4651 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
who brought thee through that great and terrible wilderness, where is the biting serpent, and scorpion, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee a fountain of water out of the flinty rock:
And whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I also will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
Strong's G4651 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
to which binding him at his knees, and fastening them with iron fetters, they bent down his loins upon the wedge of the wheel; and his body was then dismembered, scorpion fashion.
An evil wife is a yoke shaken to and fro: He that hath hold of her is as though he held a scorpion.
Teeth of wild beasts, and scorpions, serpents, And the sword, punishing the wicked to destruction,
Usage Excerpts
First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4651.
who brought thee through that great and terrible wilderness, where is the biting serpent, and scorpion, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee a fountain of water out of the flinty rock:
And whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I also will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And he spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And whereas my father chastised you with a heavy yoke, I will also add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, and I will chastise you with scorpions.
and spoke to them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
And thou, son of man, fear them not, nor be dismayed at their face (for they will madden and will rise up against thee round about, and thou dwellest in the midst of scorpions): be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their countenance, for it is a provoking house.
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
to which binding him at his knees, and fastening them with iron fetters, they bent down his loins upon the wedge of the wheel; and his body was then dismembered, scorpion fashion.
An evil wife is a yoke shaken to and fro: He that hath hold of her is as though he held a scorpion.
Teeth of wild beasts, and scorpions, serpents, And the sword, punishing the wicked to destruction,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4651, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 3 usages, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4651 FAQ
What does skorpios (σκορπίος) mean?
Skorpios (Strong's G4651) is a Greek word most simply glossed "scorpion". skorpios (skor-pee'-os) n. 1. a "scorpion" (from its sting) [probably from an obsolete skerpo (meaning to pierce and perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649)]
How many times is skorpios (σκορπίος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G4651 across 8 books.
Where can I study skorpios (σκορπίος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4651 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate skorpios (σκορπίος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as scorpions and scorpion. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4651 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4651, with linked reader references where each row is available.