Hebrew · H6848, G2191

צֶפַע

A viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing ) · an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)

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צֶפַע H6848 a viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing )

Pronunciation ṣepaʿ

Viper characterized by its hissing threat display—a serpent that signals danger through acoustic and visual aggression

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ἔχιδνα G2191 an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation échidna

Venomous snake used metaphorically for morally corrupt people producing evil speech and deception.

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What does צֶפַע (tsepha) mean in the Bible?

צֶפַע · ἔχιδνα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a poisonous snake".

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What does צֶפַע · ἔχιδνα mean in the Bible?

צֶפַע · ἔχιδνα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a poisonous snake".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6848, G2191?

H6848, G2191 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a poisonous snake

Strong's H6848, G2191

Lexical occurrences 5 verses

Source Gloss

a poisonous snake

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