ἑρπετόν

herpeton · /her-pet-on'/

Number

G2062

Language

Greek

Original word

ἑρπετόν

Transliteration

herpeton

Pronunciation

her-pet-on'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

neuter of a derivative of herpo (to creep); a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare 7431)) a small animal:--creeping thing, serpent.

KJV: creeping thing, serpent

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἑρπετόν across 4 verses.

things3×

serpents1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts2 verses

Acts 10:12

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

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.

Romans1 verse

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.

James1 verse

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: kind: Gr. nature mankind: Gr. nature of man

Topics that use this word

Peter Reptiles Animals Idolatry Joppa Lasciviousness Missions Parables Rome Serpents Tongue Vision

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2062 (herpeton) mean?

neuter of a derivative of herpo (to creep); a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare 7431)) a small animal:--creeping thing, serpent.

How many times does G2062 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2062 (ἑρπετόν) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “things.”

How is herpeton translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2062 is rendered as “things” (3×), “serpents” (1×).