Strong's Lexicon rimmah: Worm, maggot Original Word: רִמָּה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be wormy Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of decay and corruption is similarly expressed in the New Testament with words like "σῆς" (sēs, Strong's Greek 4597), meaning "moth" or "corrosion." Usage: The Hebrew word "rimmah" primarily refers to worms or maggots, often used metaphorically to describe decay, corruption, or insignificance. It is a vivid image used in the Bible to convey the transitory nature of life and the ultimate decay of the physical body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, worms and maggots were commonly associated with death and decay. They were seen as natural agents of decomposition, breaking down dead organic matter. This imagery was powerful in a biblical context, symbolizing the inevitable return of the body to dust and the futility of earthly pride and achievements. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a worm NASB Translation maggot (1), maggots (1), worm (3), worms (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִמָּה noun feminine worm (cause and sign of decay); — absolute ׳ר Exodus 16:24 (P), Isaiah 14:11 ("" תּוֺלֵעָה), Job 7:5; Job 17:14; Job 21:26; Job 24:20 all indicate corruption, feeding on dead, etc.; hyperb. of insignificant man Job 25:6 ("" תּוֺלֵעָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance worm From ramam in the sense of breading (compare ruwm); a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively -- worm. see HEBREW ramam see HEBREW ruwm Forms and Transliterations וְ֝רִמָּ֗ה וְרִמָּ֖ה ורמה לָֽרִמָּֽה׃ לרמה׃ רִ֭מָּה רִמָּ֑ה רִמָּ֔ה רִמָּ֗ה רמה lā·rim·māh LarimMah lārimmāh rim·māh Rimmah rimmāh verimMah wə·rim·māh wərimmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 16:24 HEB: וְלֹ֣א הִבְאִ֔ישׁ וְרִמָּ֖ה לֹא־ הָ֥יְתָה NAS: nor was there any worm in it. KJV: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein. INT: nor become worm nor become Job 7:5 Job 17:14 Job 21:26 Job 24:20 Job 25:6 Isaiah 14:11 7 Occurrences |
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