G2191 ἔχιδνα

Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences

ἔχιδνα

échidna

Definition

an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)

KJV Renderings

viper

Derivation / Etymology

of uncertain origin;

KJV Verses (5)

Matthew 3:7¶ 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?
Matthew 12:34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Matthew 23:33Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Luke 3:7Then 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?
Acts 28:3And 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.