Strong's Lexicon skólékobrótos: Eaten by worms Original Word: σκωληκόβρωτος Word Origin: From σκώληξ (skólēx, meaning "worm") and βρώσις (brósis, meaning "eating" or "consumption") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of being consumed by worms is paralleled in the Hebrew Scriptures, though not with a direct lexical equivalent. Similar imagery can be found in passages like Job 7:5 and Isaiah 14:11, where decay and worms are associated with death and judgment. Usage: The term σκωληκόβρωτος is used to describe something that is consumed or destroyed by worms. It is a vivid depiction of decay and corruption, often used metaphorically to illustrate divine judgment or the transient nature of earthly power and glory. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, the imagery of being eaten by worms was a powerful symbol of disgrace and divine retribution. It was commonly understood that such a fate was a sign of God's judgment, as worms were associated with decay and death. This imagery would have resonated strongly with a first-century audience familiar with the natural processes of decomposition and the cultural significance of burial and bodily integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom skóléx and bibróskó Definition eaten by worms NASB Translation eaten by worms (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4662: σκωληκόβρωτοςσκωληκόβρωτος, σκωληκοβρωτον (σκώληξ and βιβρώσκω), eaten of worms: Acts 12:23, cf. 2 Macc. 9:9. (of a tree, Theophrastus, c. pl. 5, 9, 1.) From skolex and a derivative of bibrosko; worm-eaten, i.e. Diseased with maggots -- eaten of worms. see GREEK skolex see GREEK bibrosko |
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