σκώληξ (skṓlēx) — Worm

Greek word study: σκώληξ (skṓlēx), Strong's G4663. a grub, maggot or earth-worm

GreekStrong's G4663
Quick definition
Greek word
σκώληξ (skṓlēx)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a grub, maggot or earth-worm

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV translation words: worm

Where this word appears

Strong's G4663 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:44 and last appears in Mark 9:48.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

worm ×3

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σκώληξ ×3

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4662 σκωληκόβρωτος (skōlēkóbrōtos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skṓlēx (G4663) mean?

A grub, maggot or earth-worm.

How is G4663 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4663 as: worm.

How often does σκώληξ (skṓlēx) appear?

Strong's G4663 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:44 and last appears in Mark 9:48.