The meaning of “ἔχιδνα”
Understanding échidna reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain origin viper. - an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)
ἔχιδνα
of uncertain origin viper. - an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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?” Word: ἔχιδνα (échidna) | |
| Matthew 12:34 | “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” Word: ἔχιδνα (échidna) | |
| Matthew 23:33 | “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Word: ἔχιδνα (échidna) | |
| Luke 3:7 | “Then 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?” Word: ἔχιδνα (échidna) | |
| Acts 28:3 | “And 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.” Word: ἔχιδνα (échidna) |