Skōlēkóbrōtos — G4662

Definition

adjective

worm-eaten, i.e. diseased with maggots

Usually translated as

eaten of worms

Origin

from G4663 and a derivative of G977

• skṓlēx (G4663)
• bibrṓskō (G977)

Occurrences

Skōlēkóbrōtos occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1)

• Acts 12:23 — And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms (σκωληκόβρωτος), and gave up the ghost.