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G2062

ἑρπετόν

herpeton

Neuter noun · Neuter of a derivative of herpo (to creep)

Neuter of a derivative of ἕρπω hérpō (to creep); a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare H7431)) a small animal:—creeping thing, serpent.

Outline

  1. a creeping animal, reptile
    1. used chiefly of snakes
  2. an animal of any sort
    1. four-legged animals and birds
    2. marine animals

Usages

Acts 10:12

Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Breakdown

This verse represents the Israelites in a beast-like, gentile state of mind.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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