Maggot, worm

G4663
Greek
UBS
σκώληξ
skṓlēxsko'-lakes
Noun Masculine

Definition

small, soft, legless, tube-shaped creatures that have no bones or shells. They typically feed on overripe fruit, rotting meat, and similar things; most are larvae that hatch from the eggs laid by flies or some beetles; symbols of uncleanness, decay, and death

Semantic Domains

Animals

Etymology

of uncertain derivation;

KJV Translations

worm

Occurrences3
Frequency Rank#2236

Verse Usage

This word appears 3 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.