Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀσπίς”
Understanding aspís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation asp. - a buckler (or round shield) - used of a serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp"
G785
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀσπίς
Phoneticas-pece'
Transliterationaspís
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation asp. - a buckler (or round shield) - used of a serpent (as coiling itself), probably the "asp"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 3:13 | “Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:” Word: ἀσπίς (aspís) |