The meaning of “ἑρπετόν”
Understanding herpetón reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of (to creep) creeping thing, serpent. - a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare רֶמֶשׂ)) a small a...
ἑρπετόν
neuter of a derivative of (to creep) creeping thing, serpent. - a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare רֶמֶשׂ)) a small animal
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 10:12 | “Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.” Word: ἑρπετόν (herpetón) | |
| Acts 11:6 | “Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.” Word: ἑρπετόν (herpetón) | |
| Romans 1:23 | “And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.” Word: ἑρπετόν (herpetón) | |
| James 3:7 | “For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:” Word: ἑρπετόν (herpetón) |