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ʿaqrāv עַקְרָב ‘scorpion’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: of uncertain derivation

ʿaqrāv n, m + n
1) scorpion
2) a pass on the southern border of Palestine
 1a) scorpion-pass; ascent of Akrabbim or Maaleh-acrabbim

Mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:15 1 Kings 12:11, 12:14 Ezekiel 2:6 2 Chronicles 10:11, 10:14

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