עַכָּבִישׁ
ak.ka.vish
spider
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, H5908, corresponds to the lemma עַכָּבִישׁ (ak.ka.vish), which is defined as "spider". This word falls within the broader semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures", indicating its classification as a type of creature. This term is used only twice in the Bible, suggesting it may be employed to convey a specific image or idea. Its limited occurrences might imply that the author was not aiming to convey a broad concept, but rather a particular characteristic or aspect associated with spiders. As a creature defined by the word, spiders are likely being referenced in a symbolic, figurative, or literal context to convey a meaning or message to the reader. Understanding the context and significance of these two biblical instances will provide insight into how the author used this term to convey its intended meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text