Crimson, scarlet, worm

H8438
Hebrew
תּוֹלָע
tôwlâʻto-law'
Noun Masculine

Definition

the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith

Etymology

and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from H3216 (יָלַע); a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144 (שָׁנִי))

KJV Translations

crimson, scarlet, worm

Occurrences43
Frequency Rank#727

Verse Usage

This word appears 43 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.