Lexical Definition
ἔχιδνα échidna (ekh'-id-nah) snake G:N-F
of uncertain origin
viper.
- an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)
Usage: 2 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἔχιδνα | a viper | Acts.28.3 |
| ἐχιδνῶν | of vipers | Matt.3.7 • Matt.12.34 • Matt.23.33 • Luke.3.7 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἔχιδνα, -ης, ἡ, [in OT (Aq.), Is 59:5*;]
a viper: Ac 28:3; metaph., γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν, Mt 3:7 12:34 23:33, Lk 3:7.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 59:5 |
| Matthew | 3:7 · 12:34 · 23:33 |
| Luke | 3:7 |
| Acts | 28:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἔχιδνα-α, ἡ,
(ἔχις) viper, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; probably of a constrictor snake, [NT+5th c.BC+]; ἱματισμένη ἔ., of woman, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; γεννήματα ἐχιδνῶν brood of vipers, term of reproach, in [NT]
__II proper name of a monster, [Refs 8th c.BC+]