Strongs's #4663: skolex - Greek/Hebrew Definitions

Greek/Hebrew Definitions

Strong's #4663: skolex (pronounced sko'-lakes)

of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm:--worm.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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skōlēx

1) a worm, spec. that kind which preys upon dead bodies

Part of Speech: noun masculine
Relation: of uncertain derivation
Citing in TDNT: 7:452, 1054

Usage:

This word is used 3 times:

Mark 9:44: "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire"
Mark 9:46: "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire"
Mark 9:48: "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire"