σκύβαλον

skubalonNoun (Neuter)G4657

garbage

From: neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 (εἰς) and G2965 (κύων) and G906 (βάλλω);

Short Definition

what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure)

Full Lexicon Entry

refuse, esp. dung (see MM, ii, iii, xxiii).
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Philippians 3:8

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