ἐχιδνῶν
échidna
of-vipers
A venomous snake, specifically a viper; used metaphorically for a treacherous or malicious person. In its primary sense, denotes a small but dangerous snake; in extended usage, signifies those seen as deceitful or malicious, especially adversaries or opponents in polemic discourse.
Matthew 3:7 · Word #16
Lexicon G2191
| Lemma | ἔχιδνα |
| Transliteration | échidna |
| Strong's | G2191 |
| Definition | A venomous snake, specifically a viper; used metaphorically for a treacherous or malicious person. In its primary sense, denotes a small but dangerous snake; in extended usage, signifies those seen as deceitful or malicious, especially adversaries or opponents in polemic discourse. |
Morphology N GEN F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of-vipers |
| Literal | of-vipers |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔχιδνα |
| Strong's | G2191 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2191-02
of vipers
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, plural (Gr,N,,,,,GFP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine plural form denotes possession or association, rendered concisely as "of vipers." This preserves the core sense of venomous snakes while reflecting the plural genitive morphology. |
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