כַ/תּוֹלָ֖ע
𐤊/𐤕𐤅𐤋𐤏
tôwlâʻ
like-crimson
A worm or maggot, specifically referring in many biblical contexts to the 'crimson worm' (coccus ilicis), from which a deep red dye was extracted; by extension, used for the color crimson or scarlet, or for cloths dyed with that color. The term primarily denotes an insect, but its usage also encompasses the vivid crimson dye obtained from it, as well as items colored by that dye.
Isaiah 1:18 · Word #14
Lexicon H8438
| Lemma | תּוֹלָע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤋𐤏 |
| Transliteration | tôwlâʻ |
| Strong's | H8438 |
| Definition | A worm or maggot, specifically referring in many biblical contexts to the 'crimson worm' (coccus ilicis), from which a deep red dye was extracted; by extension, used for the color crimson or scarlet, or for cloths dyed with that color. The term primarily denotes an insect, but its usage also encompasses the vivid crimson dye obtained from it, as well as items colored by that dye. |
Morphology HRd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like-crimson |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8438-03
crimson worm
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; grammatically treated as feminine in usage though listed as both. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun תּוֹלָע is a singular common noun denoting a worm or maggot, especially the crimson-producing worm (coccus ilicis). "Crimson worm" preserves the primary zoological sense while reflecting its distinctive association with scarlet dye within its semantic range. |
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