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σκύβαλον G4657

G4657 is the Greek word σκύβαλον, transliterated skýbalon. The King James Version most often renders it dung.

Word: σκύβαλονTransliteration: skýbalonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure).

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 (εἰς) and G2965 (κύων) and G906 (βάλλω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

dung 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dung.

Verses using σκύβαλον

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Philippians 3:8 · KJV

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Common questions

What does Strong's G4657 mean?

G4657 is the Greek word σκύβαλον (skýbalon), meaning what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure).

How is G4657 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dung (1 time).

How many times does G4657 appear in the Bible?

σκύβαλον (skýbalon) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4657 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 (εἰς) and G2965 (κύων) and G906 (βάλλω).

Nearby entries

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