σκώληξ
skṓlēx
worm
A worm, specifically a larval form such as a grub or maggot; any soft-bodied, invertebrate creature, especially as found in decaying matter. The term can denote various small, wormlike organisms, but in literary and figurative contexts is frequently applied to larvae that feed on decaying organic material, with particular reference to maggots in contexts of decomposition or putrefaction. Occasionally, the term can be used generally for an earthworm, but its primary association is with decay.
Mark 9:48 · Word #3
Lexicon G4663
| Lemma | σκώληξ |
| Transliteration | skṓlēx |
| Strong's | G4663 |
| Definition | A worm, specifically a larval form such as a grub or maggot; any soft-bodied, invertebrate creature, especially as found in decaying matter. The term can denote various small, wormlike organisms, but in literary and figurative contexts is frequently applied to larvae that feed on decaying organic material, with particular reference to maggots in contexts of decomposition or putrefaction. Occasionally, the term can be used generally for an earthworm, but its primary association is with decay. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | worm |
| Literal | worm |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σκώληξ |
| Strong's | G4663 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4663-01
maggot
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS) — subject form, singular entity. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Maggot" reflects the primary SILEX sense of a larval worm associated with decay, which best captures the term’s dominant semantic force. The nominative masculine singular form is represented by the simple singular English noun. |
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