σκώληξ
skōlēxNoun (Masculine)G4663
worm
From: of uncertain derivation;
Short Definition
a grub, maggot or earth-worm
Full Lexicon Entry
a worm: of the kind which preys upon dead bodies, metaphorically, of fut. punishment, (LXX; cf., ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for תּוֹלָע and cogn. forms
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Mark
3
Key Passages
- Mark 9:44
- Mark 9:46
- Mark 9:48
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