G4657

σκύβαλον

skybalon

Neuter noun · Neuter of a presumed derivative of εἰς (G1519) and κύων (G2965) and βάλλω (G906)

Neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906; what is thrown to the dogs, i.e. refuse (ordure):—dung.

Outline

any refuse, as the excrement of animals, offscourings, rubbish, dregs

of things worthless and detestable

Usages

Philippians 3:8

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,

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