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σκωληκόβρωτος G4662
G4662 is the Greek word σκωληκόβρωτος, transliterated skōlēkóbrōtos. The King James Version most often renders it eaten of worms.
What it means
worm-eaten, i.e. diseased with maggots.
Where it comes from
from G4663 (σκώληξ) and a derivative of G977 (βιβρώσκω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: eaten of worms.
Verses using σκωληκόβρωτος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 12:23 · KJV
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4662 mean?
G4662 is the Greek word σκωληκόβρωτος (skōlēkóbrōtos), meaning worm-eaten, i.e. diseased with maggots.
How is G4662 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it eaten of worms (1 time).
How many times does G4662 appear in the Bible?
σκωληκόβρωτος (skōlēkóbrōtos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4662 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4663 (σκώληξ) and a derivative of G977 (βιβρώσκω).
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