1 | Strong's Number: g4663 | Greek: skolex |
Worm:
"a worm which preys upon dead bodies," is used metaphorically by the Lord in Mar 9:48; in some mss. vv. 44, 46, cp. Isa 66:24. The statement signifies the exclusion of the hope of restoration, the punishment being eternal.
2 | Strong's Number: g4662 | Greek: skolekobrotos |
Worm:
denotes "devoured by worms" (skolex, and bibrosko, "to eat"), Act 12:23.
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