Strong's Lexicon skóléx: Worm Original Word: σκώληξ Word Origin: Derived from a primary root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8438 (תּוֹלֵעָה, tola): Often translated as "worm" or "scarlet," used in similar contexts of decay or insignificance. Usage: The term "skóléx" refers to a worm, often used metaphorically in the Bible to denote decay, corruption, or insignificance. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the undying nature of worms in hell, symbolizing eternal punishment and the unending nature of suffering for the wicked. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, worms were commonly associated with decay and death, as they were often found in decomposing bodies and organic matter. This imagery was powerful in a culture that understood the natural processes of decay as a part of life and death. The use of "skóléx" in biblical texts would have evoked a visceral understanding of corruption and the consequences of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a worm NASB Translation worm (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4663: σκώληξσκώληξ, σκωληκος, ὁ (perhaps akin to σκολιός), a worm (Homer, Iliad 13, 654); specifically, that kind which preys upon dead bodies (Sir. 10:11 Sir. 19:3; 2 Macc. 9:9; Anthol. 7, 480, 3; 10, 78, 3): ὁ σκώληξ αὐτῶν οὐ τελευτᾷ, by a figure borrowed from Isaiah 66:24 (cf. Sir. 7:17; Judith 16:17), 'their punishment after death will never cease' (σκώληξ symbolizing perhaps the loathsomeness of the penalty), Mark 9:44, 46,(T WH omit; Tr brackets these two verses),48. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance worm. Of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm -- worm. Forms and Transliterations σκώλα σκώληκας σκώληκι σκωλήκων σκωληξ σκώληξ σκώλον skolex skōlēx skṓlex skṓlēxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 9:44 Noun-NMSGRK: ὅπου ὁ σκώληξ αὐτῶν οὐ KJV: Where their worm dieth not, INT: where worm their not Mark 9:46 Noun-NMS Mark 9:48 N-NMS |
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